Optical parametric amplification

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-008273",
  "term": "Optical parametric amplification",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A nonlinear optical process where a signal photon and an idler photon are generated from a pump photon in a nonlinear crystal, with the signal and idler frequencies summing to the pump frequency. This process allows for the generation of tunable coherent light at new wavelengths. It is a method for producing ultrashort laser pulses with high peak power.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 293. 'Glossary of terms used in photochemistry, 3rd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2006)' on page 378 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779030293)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/optical-parametric-amplification/"
}