Distributed feedback laser amplifiers combining the functions of amplifiers and channel filters

Theory of backward distributed-feedback optical parametric amplifiers and oscillators

We derive a coupled-wave theory for backward phase-matched optical parametric amplifiers and oscillators in a dielectric modulated nonlinear optical material. Unlike a forward phase-matched distributed-feedback optical parametric oscillator, a backward oscillator of this type can have high-threshold gap modes at Bragg resonance and low-threshold detuned modes. In addition to the structure feedb...

Spatial filters for high-peak-power multistage laser amplifiers.

We describe spatial filters used in a Nd:glass laser with an output pulse energy up to 300 J and a pulse duration of 1 ns. This laser is designed for pumping of a chirped-pulse optical parametric amplifier. We present data required to choose the shape and diameter of a spatial filter lens, taking into account aberrations caused by spherical surfaces. Calculation of the optimal pinhole diameter ...

MIMO Series-Series Feedback Amplifiers

This brief defines a new type of multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) amplifier. We present basic structures for this MIMO series–series feedback amplifier (MIMO-SSFA), and the basic design equations. We provide a detailed example showing how this MIMO-SSFA may be used as a transmitting circuit for multiconductor interconnections.

AN-597 Current Feedback Amplifiers

MAPK Cascades as Feedback Amplifiers

Interconvertible enzyme cascades, exemplified by the mitogen activated protein kinase (MAPK) cascade, are a frequent mechanism in signal transduction pathways. There has been much speculation as to the role of these pathways, and how their structure is related to their function. A common conclusion is that the cascades serve to amplify biochemical signals so that a single bound ligand molecule ...