Quantum noise in a continuous-wave laser-diode-pumped Nd:YAG linear optical amplifier.
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چکیده
We present measurements of the power noise that is due to optical amplification in a laser-diode-pumped Nd:YAG free-space traveling-wave linear amplifier in a master-oscillator-power-amplifier configuration. The quantum noise behavior of the optical amplifier was demonstrated by use of InGaAs photodetectors in a balanced detection configuration, at a total photocurrent of 100 mA and in a frequency band from 6.25 to 15.625 MHz. The experimental results are in good agreement with predictions.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Optics letters
دوره 23 23 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1998