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Quantum light- polarization effects in nonlinear fiber

Richard Horák

Published Jul 1, 1990• 0 citations

Abstract

Nonlinear interaction due to Kerr effect between two linearly polarized modes in a single mode optical fiber and its various manifestations have been investigated very intensively (see e.g. [1]), solely using the classical treatment. To describe nonclassical effects it is necessary to use the methods of quantum optics.

DOI: 10.1117/12.22277

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