Studies of Nonlinear Optical Wave Mixing and Phase Conjugation with Partially Coherent Waves
Abstract
The main objective of this research was the theoretical and experimental investigation of the physics of self-pumped and mutually-pumped phase conjugators and the development of novel applications. In addition. the scope of the research was expanded to include the effect of partial coherence (finite coherence length) on nonlinear wave mixing and phase conjugation in photorefractive media. Specifically, the effect of finite mutual coherence on the formation of index gratings, especially 2k-gratings, in two-wave mixing and self-pumped phase conjugation was studied.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 26, 1998
- Accession Number
- ADA356598
Entities
People
- Pochi Yeh
Organizations
- University of California, Santa Barbara