Light-Scattering Fluctuations and Noise in Nonlinear Optical Processing

Abstract

This report summarizes the results of a 3-yr investigation into the role of light-scattering noise in nonlinear optical processes. These results span a full range - from physical and mathematical description and prediction of noise properties to experimental verification of the theory and interpretation of measurements. Light-scattering noise fluctuations are shown to set fundamental limits on device size and sensitivity and on beam power requirements for nonlinear optical processes.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1994
Accession Number
ADA279748

Entities

People

  • Robert L. Mcgraw

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Computer Programs
  • Electromagnetic Fields
  • Electromagnetic Radiation
  • Energy Bands
  • Frequency Shift
  • Information Processing
  • Kerr Effects
  • Lasers
  • Light Scattering
  • Measurement
  • Nonlinear Optics
  • Optical Materials
  • Optical Properties
  • Optics
  • Photorefractive Materials
  • Scattering
  • Wave Mixing

Fields of Study

  • Physics

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  • Control Systems Engineering.
  • Image Processing and Computer Vision.
  • Systems Analysis and Design