Title :
Characterizing a bright two-photon source using a polarization-maintaining microstructure fiber
Author :
Fan, J. ; Migdall, A.
Author_Institution :
Optical Technology Division, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD 20899 USA
Abstract :
After characterizing the Raman scattering spectrum of a polarization-maintaining microstructure fiber, we produced a high brightness two-photon source with a two-photon coincidence/accidental (C/A) ratio of 1000 at 100 Hz.
Keywords :
Fiber nonlinear optics; Microstructure; Optical fiber couplers; Optical fiber polarization; Optical mixing; Optical pumping; Optical scattering; Raman scattering; Silicon compounds; Wavelength measurement;
Conference_Titel :
Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, 2007. QELS '07
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD, USA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-834-6
DOI :
10.1109/QELS.2007.4431717
