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Non-linear and quantum optics of a type II OPO containing a birefringent element

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We describe theoretically the quantum properties of a type-II Optical Parametric Oscillator containing a birefringent plate which induces a linear coupling between the orthogonally polarized signal and idler beams and results in phase locking between these two beams. As in a standard OPO, the signal and idler waves show large quantum correlations which can be measured experimentally due to the phase locking between the two beams. We study the influence of the waveplate on the various criteria characterizing quantum correlations. We show in particular that the quantum correlations can be maximized by using optimized quadratures.

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    L. Longchambon, J. Laurat, T. Coudreau & C. Fabre

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Received: 12 February 2004, Published online: 23 July 2004

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42.65.Yj Optical parametric oscillators and amplifiers - 42.25.Lc Birefringence - 42.50.Lc Quantum fluctuations, quantum noise, and quantum jumps

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Longchambon, L., Laurat, J., Coudreau, T. et al. Non-linear and quantum optics of a type II OPO containing a birefringent element. Eur. Phys. J. D 30, 287–293 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1140/epjd/e2004-00091-5

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