Abstract
Quantum theory of self-phase and cross-phase modulation of ultrashort light pulses in the Kerr medium is developed, taking into account the response time of an electronic nonlinearity. The corresponding algebra of time-dependent Bose operators is elaborated. It is established that the spectral region of the pulse where the quadrature fluctuation level is lower than the shot-noise one depends on the value of the nonlinear phase shift, the intensity of another pulse and the relaxation time of the nonlinearity. It is shown that the frequency of the pulse spectrum at which the suppression of fluctuations is maximum can be controlled by adjusting the other pulse intensity.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Free) 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a call
