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Reducing Raman noise in parametric frequency conversion by varying the input pump power

S. M. M. Friis, Lasse Mejling, Karsten K. Rottwitt

Published Jan 1, 2014• 0 citations
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Abstract

The phase-matching condition of parametric frequency conversion and the impact of Raman scattering depend on the power of two separate pumps. We show that Raman noise is reduced by asymmetrically varying the pump powers.
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10.1364/np.2014.nw4a.6

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