Parametric amplification in quasi-PT symmetric coupled waveguide structures

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

12-1-2016

Abstract

© 2016 IOP Publishing Ltd and Deutsche Physikalische Gesellschaft. The concept of non-Hermitian parametric amplification was recently proposed as a means to achieve an efficient energy conversion throughout the process of nonlinear three wave mixing in the absence of phase matching. Here we investigate this effect in a waveguide coupler arrangement whose characteristics are tailored to introduce passive PT symmetry only for the idler component. By means of analytical solutions and numerical analysis, we demonstrate the utility of these novel schemes and obtain the optimal design conditions for these devices.

Publication Title

New Journal of Physics

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