title: Semiclassical model of triple photons generation in optical fibers.
abstract: In this Letter we study spontaneous generation of triple photon states in optical fibers by third order spontaneous downconversion. Using a semiclassical approach we derive an explicit expression for the triple photons generation efficiency as a function of fiber parameters. We show that optical fibers with well suited index profiles and standard outer diameters could be the key component of future triple photons sources.
authors.affiliation: Innovation Department, Horiba Jobin Yvon, 91380 Chilly Mazarin, France. simon.richard@horiba.com
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Richard
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Bencheikh
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Boulanger
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Levenson