Nonlinear Optical Phase Conjugation Techniques to Reduce the Physical Size of Lasers
Abstract
Optical phase conjugation involves the use of various techniques to reverse the wavefront of an optical beam. Nonlinear optical interactions within various media may be used to generate phase conjugation. This report reviews the most promising techniques for nonlinear optical phase conjugation and postulates how phase conjugation might be used to reduce the physical size of laser systems. A number of examples from literature are cited.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1987
- Accession Number
- ADA196170
Entities
People
- H. L. Pratt
Organizations
- United States Army Aviation and Missile Command