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= Optical parametric amplifier
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An Optical Parametric Amplifier (OPA) is a device that amplifies light by utilizing the nonlinear optical process known as parametric amplification. OPAs are key components in the field of nonlinear optics and are widely used in applications such as laser systems, frequency conversion, and pulse compression.