Optical Beam Phase Conjugation By Stimulated Backscattering

R. W. Hellwarth

doi:10.1117/12.7972891

1 April 1982 Optical Beam Phase Conjugation By Stimulated Backscattering

R. W. Hellwarth

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Optical Engineering, Vol. 21, Issue 2, 212257 (April 1982). https://doi.org/10.1117/12.7972891

Abstract

We review the history and nature of stimulated scattering of optical beams and of the large phase-conjugate component often observed in stimulated backscattering, whether it be of Raman, Brillouin, Rayleigh, or other origin. We review the theory of the magnitude of the phase-conjugate component in stimulated backscattering of waves in a multimode optical guide (the usual experimental configuration) or in free focus. Wide applicability of stimulated backscattering for optical phase conjugation is found.

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R. W. Hellwarth "Optical Beam Phase Conjugation By Stimulated Backscattering," Optical Engineering 21(2), 212257 (1 April 1982). https://doi.org/10.1117/12.7972891

Published: 1 April 1982

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