Phys. Rev. A 36, 202 (1987) - Second-harmonic generation by a partially coherent beam

Second-harmonic generation by a partially coherent beam

M. S. Zubairy and J. K. McIver

Phys. Rev. A 36, 202 – Published 1 July 1987

Abstract

The effect of degradation of the coherence of the pump beam by a random phase screen on the conversion efficiency in the second-harmonic generation process is considered. It is shown that, under suitable conditions, the conversion efficiency can be increased significantly.

Received 23 June 1986

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevA.36.202

©1987 American Physical Society

Authors & Affiliations

Department of Physics, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan

Center for Advanced Studies, Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87131

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Vol. 36, Iss. 1 — July 1987

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