Optical parametric processes in isotropic third-order nonlinear media with magneto-optic properties

• Main Authors: Pruneri, V. (Author), Longhi, S. (Author)
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2000-12-01.
• Subjects: Article
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Optical parametric interaction in isotropic third-order nonlinear media with magneto-optic properties is investigated. It is shown that new phase-matching conditions with a magneto-optic contribution are possible. In particular, we study four-wave mixing and electric field induced three-wave parametric processes in the presence of a magnetic field applied along the direction of propagation of the interacting waves. Control of the new phase-matching branches can be achieved by tuning of the magnetic field.