Common-path noncollinear optical parametric amplifier

摘要

Systems and methods for providing a noncollinear optical parametric amplifier (NOPA). Two approaches for classes of NOPA are described: phase-mask NOPA and Wollaston NOPA.

主权项

1. An optical parametric amplifier comprising:
a light source; a phase-stable optical splitter selected from the group consisting of a phase mask and a Wollaston prism, the phase-stable optical splitter configured to receive light from the light source and split the received light into a first beam and a second beam; first beam optics in optical communication with the phase-stable optical splitter for receiving the first beam; second beam optics in optical communication with the phase-stable optical splitter for receiving the second beam; and common path reflective elements positioned relative to the first beam optics and the second beam optics for receiving and redirecting light from the first beam optics and the second beam optics.