Parametric amplification of angularly multiplexed waves for application to beam smoothing

Dorrer, C.; Spilatro, M. A.

doi:10.1364/OE.570651

Parametric amplification of angularly multiplexed waves for application to beam smoothing

Journal Article · Tue Sep 30 00:00:00 EDT 2025 · Optics Express

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1364/OE.570651· OSTI ID:2997982

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University of Rochester, NY (United States)

The parametric amplification of angularly multiplexed waves is studied via modeling and experiments. The phase-matching properties of the amplification process with a single pump, including parasitic interactions of pairs of signal/idler, are investigated. An experimental demonstration with up to six signal waves is presented, with a quantification of the output properties, including stability relative to the input pump and seeds. A proof-of-concept study of beam smoothing induced by combining up to 12 speckle fields generated from six signal waves and six idler waves is shown.

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Research Organization:: University of Rochester, NY (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)

Grant/Contract Number:: NA0004144

OSTI ID:: 2997982

Journal Information:: Optics Express, Journal Name: Optics Express Journal Issue: 20 Vol. 33; ISSN 1094-4087

Publisher:: Optica Publishing GroupCopyright Statement

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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