Abstract

The nonlinear response of acousto-optic Bragg scattering due to the Kerr effect is considered. The problem is formulated by using a coupled-mode theory. An exact expression for the diffraction efficiency as a function of the optical intensity is obtained. We show that the diffraction efficiency is a nonlinear function of the intensity of the incident optical beam.

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