Title :
Direct measurement of photonic band structures by second harmonic generation
Author :
Pertsch, T. ; Schiek, R. ; Iwanow, R. ; Stegeman, G. ; Peschel, U. ; Lederer, F. ; Min, Y.H. ; Sohler, W.
Author_Institution :
Coll. of Opt. & Photonics, Central Florida Univ., Orlando, FL, USA
Abstract :
By exploiting the phase sensitivity of second harmonic generation, we measure photonic band structures in PLLN waveguide arrays. Furthermore, we show that the concept can be applied to other photonic structures, as, e.g., photonic crystals.
Keywords :
integrated optics; lithium compounds; optical arrays; optical harmonic generation; optical materials; optical waveguides; photonic crystals; LiNbO3; PLLN waveguide arrays; frequency conversion; integrated optics devices; nonlinear optics; phase sensitivity; photonic band structures; photonic crystals; second harmonic generation; Dielectric measurements; Frequency conversion; Nonlinear optics; Optical beams; Optical harmonic generation; Optical refraction; Optical sensors; Periodic structures; Phase measurement; Photonic crystals;
Conference_Titel :
Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, 2005. QELS '05
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-796-2
DOI :
10.1109/QELS.2005.1548902
