Abstract

We present a plane-wave theory of nondegenerate oscillation in the linear passive (self-pumped) phase-conjugate mirror (PPCM). The circumstances under which the plane-wave theory permits spontaneous nondegenerate oscillation in this and other PPCM’s are discussed.

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