Marhic M.E. Fiber Optical Parametric Amplifiers, Oscillators and Related Devices: Theory, Applications, and Related Devices

Cambridge University Press, UK, 2007. — 377 p. — ISBN: 0521861020This is the first book to provide comprehensive coverage of the theory and practice of OPAs and related devices, including fiber optical parametric oscillators (OPOs). After introducing the field, the theory and techniques behind all types of fiber OPAs are covered starting from first principles - topics include the scalar and vector OPA theory.Properties of single-mode optical fibers
Scalar OPA theory
Vector OPA theory
The optical gain spectrum
The nonlinear Schrödinger equation
Pulsed-pump OPAs
OPO theory
Quantum noise figure of fiber OPAs
Pump requirements
Performance results
Potential applications of fiber OPAs and OPOs
Nonlinear crosstalk in fiber OPAs
Distributed parametric amplification
Prospects for future developments
Appendices
General theorems for solving typical OPA
The WKB approximation
Jacobian elliptic function solutions
Solution of four coupled equations for the six-wave model
Summary of useful equations