Title :
Efficient second-harmonic generator and electro-optic polarization-mode converter in single aperiodically poled lithium niobate
Author :
Chang, Cheng-Liang ; Chen, Wei-Wen ; Lin, Chao-Hung ; Chen, Yen-Hung
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Opt. & Photonics, Nat. Central Univ., Jhongli
Abstract :
We report the first attempt on constructing an aperiodically poled LiNbO3 for optimally integrating dual nonlinear-optical devices. >50% second-harmonic-generation conversion efficiency enhancement over a conventional cascaded periodically poled LiNbO3 is obtained with such a device.
Keywords :
electro-optical devices; light polarisation; lithium compounds; optical harmonic generation; LiNbO3; aperiodically poled lithium niobate; conversion efficiency enhancement; dual nonlinear-optical devices; electrooptic converter; polarization-mode converter; second-harmonic generator; Electrooptic devices; Frequency conversion; Gratings; Lithium niobate; Nonlinear optical devices; Nonlinear optics; Optical devices; Optical filters; Optical harmonic generation; Polarization; (190.2620) Frequency conversion; (230.2090) Electro-optical devices; (230.4320) Nonlinear optical devices;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2008 and 2008 Conference on Quantum Electronics and Laser Science. CLEO/QELS 2008. Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-859-9
