Title :
The application of PPLN sum frequency generation in mid-infrared detection
Author :
Bai, Yingxin ; Yu, Jirong ; Barne, N.P. ; Chen, Songsheng ; Petros, Mulugeta ; Lee, H.R. ; Trieu, B.C. ; Singh, U.N.
Author_Institution :
Science Applications Int. Corp., Hampton, VA, USA
Abstract :
Based on the large nonlinear coefficient of periodically poled LiNbO3, the mid-infrared radiations can be efficiently converted into visible/near-infrared photons for sensitive detection. The up-conversion efficiency, acceptance bandwidth and the optimal pump wavelength are investigated.
Keywords :
infrared detectors; lithium compounds; optical frequency conversion; optical materials; LiNbO3; PPLN; midinfrared detection; nonlinear coefficient; periodically poled LiNbO3; sum frequency generation; up-conversion efficiency; Atmospheric waves; Bandwidth; Frequency conversion; Infrared detectors; Laser excitation; Photodetectors; Pump lasers; Radiation detectors; Signal detection; Temperature sensors;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics Society, 2005. LEOS 2005. The 18th Annual Meeting of the IEEE
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-9217-5
DOI :
10.1109/LEOS.2005.1547887