Published November 2010 | Version v1
Journal article

Quantum theory of phase correlations in optical frequency combs generated by stimulated Raman scattering

  • 1. Department of Physics, Oregon Center for Optics, University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon 97403 (United States)
  • 2. Gas-Phase Photonic Materials Group, Centre for Photonics and Photonic Materials, University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath, BA2 7AY (United Kingdom)

Description

We explore theoretically the phase correlation between multiple generated sidebands in a Raman optical frequency comb under conditions of spontaneous initiation from quantum zero-point noise. We show that there is a near-deterministic correlation between sideband phases in each laser shot which may lead to synthesis of attosecond pulse trains.

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Physical Review. A
Journal Volume
82
Journal Issue
5
Journal Page Range
p. 053834-053834.9
ISSN
1050-2947
CODEN
PLRAAN

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
43008587
Subject category
S71: CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS, GENERAL PHYSICS;
Descriptors DEI
CORRELATIONS; LASERS; NOISE; PHASE STUDIES; PULSES; QUANTUM MECHANICS; RAMAN EFFECT
Descriptors DEC
MECHANICS

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