What Does OPA Stand For?
OPA stands for Optical Parametric Amplifier
An Optical Parametric Amplifier (OPA) is a non-linear optical device that amplifies an input optical signal by utilizing the parametric process in a non-linear medium. It operates by converting a pump photon into two new photons, known as the signal and idler, effectively increasing the power of the input signal. OPAs are widely used in applications such as optical communications, precision measurement, and spectroscopy due to their ability to generate tunable wavelengths and enhance sensitivity.
Added on 14th April 2008 | Last edited on 16th June 2025 | Edit Acronym