Abstract

We show that certain resonant nonlinear-optical processes are capable of producing a cross-correlation function of the incident fields. This property can be used for time-gating purposes. Using a coherent anti-Stokes Raman scattering process as a time gate, we reproduce an image of an object obscured by a scattering medium.

© 1993 Optical Society of America

Imaging through a strong scattering medium with nonlinear optical field cross-correlation techniques

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