Title :
THz-wave parametric oscillator with arrayed silicon prism coupler
Author :
Kawase, K. ; Shikata, J. ; Minamide, H. ; Imai, K. ; Ito, H.
Author_Institution :
Photo Dynamics Res. Center, RIKEN, Sendai, Japan
Abstract :
An arrayed Si-prism coupler was introduced into the THz-wave parametric oscillator to increase the efficiency and decrease the diffraction angle. An output of /spl sim/20 mW peak and diffraction angle of 0.5 deg were obtained by this method.
Keywords :
elemental semiconductors; optical arrays; optical couplers; optical parametric oscillators; optical prisms; silicon; 20 mW; Si; Si-prism coupler; THz-wave parametric oscillator; arrayed Si prism coupler; diffraction angle; efficiency; output; parametric oscillator; Nonlinear optics; Optical pulses; Optical pumping; Optical refraction; Optical variables control; Oscillators; Pulse amplifiers; Silicon; Tunable circuits and devices; Ultrafast optics;
Conference_Titel :
Nonlinear Optics: Materials, Fundamentals, and Applications, 2000. Technical Digest
Conference_Location :
Kaua´i-Lihue, HI, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-646-X
DOI :
10.1109/NLO.2000.883568
