Title :
Phase mismatch in traveling-wave parametric amplifiers
Author :
Smith, R.C. ; Stanley, C.R.
Abstract :
A misunderstanding is corrected regarding the effect of phase mismatch on the gain in traveling-wave parametric amplifiers. It is shown that gains greater than unity can be obtained even when the signal and idler waves do not grow exponentially.
Keywords :
Equations; Nonlinear optics; Operational amplifiers; Optical amplifiers; Optical pumping; Optical sensors; Propagation constant; Semiconductor optical amplifiers; Stimulated emission; Transmission lines;
Journal_Title :
Proceedings of the IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/PROC.1969.6872
