Title :
Broadband mid-IR sources based on non-collinear optical parametric generation with periodically poled LiNbO/sub 3/
Author :
Chih-Wei Hsu ; Yan, C.C.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., Nat. Taiwan Univ., Taipei, Taiwan
Abstract :
Broadband quasi-phase matched optical parametric generation with periodically poled LiNbO/sub 3/, based on a non-collinear configuration, is reported The broadest signal spectrum covers from 1.734 to 1.962 /spl mu/m when pumped with a Nd:YAG laser.
Keywords :
dielectric polarisation; infrared sources; lithium compounds; optical frequency conversion; optical parametric oscillators; optical phase matching; 1.734 to 1.962 micron; LiNbO/sub 3/; angle-tuned optical parametric oscillator; broadband mid-IR sources; efficient sum-frequency generation; grating wave-vectors; idler waves; noncollinear optical parametric generation; normalized signal spectrum; periodically poled; phase-matching angle; quasi-phase matched generation; Electronic mail; Frequency conversion; Gratings; Laser excitation; Nonlinear optics; Optical frequency conversion; Optical pumping; Pump lasers; Signal generators; Temperature;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2001. CLEO/Pacific Rim 2001. The 4th Pacific Rim Conference on
Conference_Location :
Chiba, Japan
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-6738-3
DOI :
10.1109/CLEOPR.2001.967761
