Investigations on phase conjugation based on nondegenerate four wave mixing in a Rb vapor cell

J. Zhao, Z. Zhou, P. D. Lett

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Abstract

Phase conjugation is an nonlinear effect that results from the four-wave-mixing process. This peculiar effect, in analogy to a mirror, reflects an incident beam in a way that the reflection constitutes the time-reversal of the original beam. By combining the phase conjugate mirror with ordinary mirrors, a special resonator, called phase conjugate resonator (PCR), is constructed. The phase conjugate resonator has been used in a wide range of applications, including phase aberration correction, image transmission, holography, and phase sensing using interferometers. Here, we explore theoretically the properties of phase conjugate mirror by investigating its action upon a variety of quantum states. In addition, we analyze the input-output relations of a phase conjugate resonator. Experimental results are reported that faithfully verify PCR's enhanced stability as compared to normal resonators. Furthermore, we observe a linewidth narrowing effect that is only present in the phase conjugate resonator.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationOptical and Quantum Sensing and Precision Metrology
EditorsSelim M. Shahriar, Jacob Scheuer
PublisherSPIE
ISBN (Electronic)9781510642355
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2021
Externally publishedYes
EventOptical and Quantum Sensing and Precision Metrology 2021 - Virtual, Online, United States
Duration: 6 Mar 202111 Mar 2021

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume11700
ISSN (Print)0277-786X
ISSN (Electronic)1996-756X

Conference

ConferenceOptical and Quantum Sensing and Precision Metrology 2021
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityVirtual, Online
Period6/03/2111/03/21

Keywords

  • four wave mixing
  • phase conjugation
  • quantum optics

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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