Title :
Approaching quantum-limited cw anti-Stokes conversion cavity-enhanced Raman-resonant four-wave mixing
Author :
Roos, P.A. ; Meng, L.S. ; Carlsten, J.L.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Phys., Montana State Univ., Bozeman, MT, USA
Abstract :
Building on previous efficient Raman downconversion achievements, we show that the upconversion efficiency from a continuous-wave pump beam into a single anti-Stokes order can approach the fundamental quantum limit through severe cavity enhancement of Raman-resonant four-wave mixing.
Keywords :
Raman spectra; multiwave mixing; optical frequency conversion; Raman-resonant four-wave mixing; cavity enhancement; continuous-wave pump beam; cw antiStokes conversion; quantum-limited antiStokes conversion; Energy states; Four-wave mixing; Frequency; Gas lasers; Laser excitation; Mirrors; Nonlinear optics; Pump lasers; Resonance; Stimulated emission;
Conference_Titel :
Quantum Electronics and Laser Science, 2003. QELS. Postconference Digest
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-749-0
DOI :
10.1109/QELS.2003.237904
