Title :
Monolithically integrated optical parametric up/down frequency converter using arrayed PPLN waveguides
Author :
Kazama, Takushi ; Umeki, T. ; Asobe, M. ; Takenouchi, H.
Author_Institution :
NTT Photonics Labs., NTT Corp., Atsugi, Japan
Abstract :
We propose a novel structure for two monolithically integrated PPLN waveguides with a reflective wavelength-division multiplexer consisting of two MMIs and a dichroic mirror. Frequency conversion through two-stage SHG/DFG processes is demonstrated using the integrated device.
Keywords :
integrated optoelectronics; light interference; lithium compounds; mirrors; multiplexing equipment; optical arrays; optical communication equipment; optical harmonic generation; optical waveguides; wavelength division multiplexing; LiNbO3; MMI; arrayed PPLN waveguides; dichroic mirror; difference frequency generation; integrated device; monolithically integrated PPLN waveguides; monolithically integrated optical parametric up-down frequency converter; multimode interference; periodically poled lithium niobate; reflective wavelength-division multiplexer; second harmonic generation; two-stage SHG-DFG process; Mirrors; Optical filters; Optical frequency conversion; Optical waveguides; Optical wavelength conversion; Wavelength division multiplexing;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO), 2014 Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
