Title :
Theory of the modulation of optical nonlinearities in semiconductor superlattices using disordering
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electron. & Electr. Eng., Glasgow Univ., UK
Abstract :
A bandstructure algorithm is developed for semiconductor superlattices specifically formulated for determining nonlinear optical coefficients including the effects of disordering. The modulation of the bulk-like second-order optical susceptibilities is addressed.
Keywords :
band structure; nonlinear optical susceptibility; optical modulation; semiconductor superlattices; bandstructure algorithm; bulk-like second-order optical susceptibilities; disordering effects; nonlinear optical coefficients; optical nonlinearities modulation; semiconductor superlattices; Frequency conversion; Nonlinear optics; Optical materials; Optical modulation; Optical pumping; Optical superlattices; Optical wavelength conversion; Semiconductor optical amplifiers; Semiconductor superlattices; Stimulated emission;
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.2000.883595
