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Quantum State Engineering of Light with Continuous-wave Optical Parametric Oscillators
Published on: May 30, 2014
Linear and nonlinear optical effects in biophotonic structures using classical and nonclassical light
Charlotte Verstraete1, Sébastien R Mouchet2,3, Thierry Verbiest1
1Molecular Imaging and Photonics, Department of Chemistry, KU Leuven, Heverlee, Belgium.
Abstract:
In this perspective article, we review the optical study of different biophotonic geometries and biological structures using classical light in linear and nonlinear regime, especially highlighting the link between these morphologies and modern biomedical research. Additionally, the importance of nonlinear optical study in biological research, beyond traditional cell imaging is also highlighted and described. Finally, we present a short introduction regarding nonclassical light and describe the new future perspective of quantum optical study in biology, revealing the link between quantum realm and biological research.
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