Quantum channels in nonlinear optical processes

Bradshaw, David S. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6458-432X and Andrews, David L. (2009) Quantum channels in nonlinear optical processes. Journal of Nonlinear Optical Physics & Materials, 18 (2). pp. 285-299. ISSN 0218-8635

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Abstract

Quantum electrodynamics furnishes a new type of representation for the characterisation of nonlinear optical processes. The treatment elicits the detailed role and interplay of specific quantum channels, information that is not afforded by other methods. Following an illustrative application to the case of Rayleigh scattering, the method is applied to second and third harmonic generation. Derivations are given of parameters that quantify the various quantum channels and their interferences; the results are illustrated graphically. With given examples, it is shown in some systems that optical nonlinearity owes its origin to an isolated channel, or a small group of channels. © 2009 World Scientific Publishing Company.

Item Type: Article
Faculty \ School: Faculty of Science > School of Chemistry
UEA Research Groups: Faculty of Science > Research Groups > Chemistry of Light and Energy
Faculty of Science > Research Groups > Physical and Analytical Chemistry (former - to 2017)
Faculty of Science > Research Groups > Centre for Photonics and Quantum Science
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Depositing User: Rachel Smith
Date Deposited: 27 Oct 2010 10:30
Last Modified: 09 Feb 2023 13:34
URI: https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/10721
DOI: 10.1142/S0218863509004609

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