Title :
Transforming conventional PPLN-based frequency converters to cover 13–30 microns: Bridging gap between mid-infrared and terahertz regions
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. & Comput. Eng., Lehigh Univ., Bethlehem, PA, USA
Abstract :
Transverse-pumping geometry can be utilized for efficient generation of far-infrared radiation in 13-30 μm based on difference-frequency generation in periodically-poled LiNbO3 at its polariton resonances. High conversion efficiencies are achievable.
Keywords :
optical frequency conversion; optical pulse generation; polaritons; LiNbO3; difference-frequency generation; far-infrared radiation; frequency converters; polariton resonances; transverse-pumping geometry; wavelength 13 mum to 30 mum; Frequency conversion; Lithium niobate; Nonlinear optics; Optical beams; Optical pumping; Optical waveguides; Power generation;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO), 2011 Conference on
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4577-1223-4