Second order parametric processes in nonlinear silica microspheres.
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چکیده
We analyze second order parametric processes in a silica microsphere coated with radially aligned nonlinear optical molecules. In a high-Q nonlinear microsphere, we discover that it is possible to achieve ultralow threshold parametric oscillation that obeys the rule of angular momentum conservation. Based on symmetry considerations, one can also implement parametric processes that naturally generate quantum entangled photon pairs. Practical issues regarding implementation of the nonlinear microsphere are also discussed.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Physical review letters
دوره 100 16 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2008