optical parametric amplification (OPA)

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Process of signal amplification by a parametric process and a pump wave.
Source:
PAC, 2007, 79, 293. 'Glossary of terms used in photochemistry, 3rd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2006)' on page 378 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779030293)