Numerical simulation of spatial fluctuations in parametric image amplification

Authors
Lantz, E Devaux, F
Citation
E. Lantz et F. Devaux, Numerical simulation of spatial fluctuations in parametric image amplification, EUR PHY J D, 17(1), 2001, pp. 93-98
Citations number
18
Categorie Soggetti
Physics
Journal title
EUROPEAN PHYSICAL JOURNAL D
ISSN journal
14346060 → ACNP
Volume
17
Issue
1
Year of publication
2001
Pages
93 - 98
Database
ISI
SICI code
1434-6060(200110)17:1<93:NSOSFI>2.0.ZU;2-F
Abstract
We study the properties of the spatial fluctuations in the far-field parame tric fluorescence output of a type I degenerate traveling-wave parametric a mplifier. Results of a semi-classical simulation are compared with experime nts in a LBO crystal. This simulation is then used to predict amplified ima ges of a continuous background, in a phase-sensitive as well as in a phase- insensitive configuration.