Abstract

A calculation of degenerate four-wave mixing in a homogeneously broadened two-level saturable absorber is presented. An analytical formula for the local electric dipole polarization responsible for degenerate four-wave mixing is derived for arbitrary electric-field strengths. The overall efficiency of the medium is calculated by numerically solving the coupled wave equations with the use of the phase-matching electric dipole polarization. Solutions are presented when the laser is tuned on and off resonance for various input laser intensities and linear absorption coefficients. Optimal conditions for maximum efficiency are discussed.

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