Raman scattering in a whispering mode optical waveguide

Patent · Fri Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1982

OSTI ID:864263

Kurnit, Norman A ^[1]

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1. Santa Fe, NM

A device and method for Raman scattering in a whispering mode optical waveguide. Both a helical ribbon and cylinder are disclosed which incorporate an additional curvature .rho. p for confining the beam to increase intensity. A Raman scattering medium is disposed in the optical path of the beam as it propagates along the waveguide. Raman scattering is enhanced by the high intensities of the beam and long interaction path lengths which are achieved in a small volume.

• Research Organization: Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-36
• Assignee: United States of America as represented by United States (Washington, DC)
• Patent Number(s): US 4338570
• OSTI ID: 864263
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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