Title :
Widely tunable SHG in a PPLN using a low voltage
Author :
Généreux, F. ; Baldenberger, G. ; Bourliaguet, B. ; Vallée, R.
Author_Institution :
Univ. Laval, Quebec
Abstract :
We report a new technique based on domain inversions in x-cut LiNbO3 to tune the quasi-phasematching condition of a SHG process. The tuning range covers 58 nm with an applied voltage of plusmn150 V.
Keywords :
electro-optical effects; lithium compounds; optical harmonic generation; optical phase matching; optical tuning; LiNbO3; PPLN; domain inversions; electro-optic tuning; periodically poled lithium niobate; quasiphasematching; second harmonic generation; widely tunable SHG; Electrodes; Electrooptical waveguides; Integrated optics; Laser tuning; Low voltage; Nonlinear optics; Optical tuning; Optical waveguides; Propagation losses; Temperature;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2007. CLEO 2007. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-834-6
DOI :
10.1109/CLEO.2007.4452471