Title :
Efficient mid-infrared wavelength conversion modules based on difference frequency generation in direct-bonded quasi-phase-matched LiNbO3 ridge waveguides
Author :
Tadanaga, O. ; Nishida, Y. ; Yanagawa, T. ; Magari, K. ; Umeki, T. ; Yoshino, K. ; Asobe, M. ; Suzuki, H. ; Miyazawa, H.
Author_Institution :
NTT Photonics Labs., NTT Corp., Atsugi
Abstract :
We fabricate wavelength conversion modules for 3.4 and 2.3 micron difference frequency generation using the V-groove connection technique. Both modules exhibit high output powers of over 3 mW.
Keywords :
integrated optics; lithium compounds; optical frequency conversion; optical phase matching; optical waveguides; optical wavelength conversion; ridge waveguides; LiNbO3; LiNbO3 ridge waveguides; V-groove connection; difference frequency generation; direct-bonded waveguides; midinfrared wavelength conversion; quasiphase-matching; wavelength 2.3 micron; wavelength 3.5 micron; wavelength conversion modules; Filters; Frequency conversion; Gas lasers; Gases; Light sources; Optical fiber couplers; Optical fiber polarization; Optical waveguides; Optical wavelength conversion; Power generation; (130.3730) Lithium niobate; (190.2620) Frequency conversion;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2006 and 2006 Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference. CLEO/QELS 2006. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Long Beach, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-813-1
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-813-1
DOI :
10.1109/CLEO.2006.4627992
