Title :
Gouy phase compensated quasi phase matching (GQPM)
Author :
Major, Huw E. ; Gawith, Corin B.E. ; Smith, Peter G R
Author_Institution :
Optoelectron. Res. Centre, Southampton Univ., Southampton
Abstract :
Using an appropriately designed quasi-phase matched structure it is theoretically possible to compensate for the deleterious effects of Gouy phase shift allowing a symmetric frequency response and tighter focussing for higher conversion efficiencies.
Keywords :
integrated optics; optical harmonic generation; Gouy phase shift; conversion efficiencies; harmonic generation; nonlinear optics; quasi phase matching; Crystalline materials; Frequency conversion; Frequency response; Laser beams; Laser theory; Nonlinear optics; Optical design; Optical frequency conversion; Optical harmonic generation; Optical mixing; (190.2620) Harmonic generation and mixing; (190.4975) Parametric processes;
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