Theoretical analysis of Cerenkov-type optical second-harmonic generation in slab waveguides

Author

Hashizume, Naoki ; Kondo, Takashi ; Onda, Tomohiro ; Ogasawara, Nagaatsu ; Umegaki, Shinsuke ; Ito, Ryoichi

Author_Institution

Dept. of Appl. Phys., Tokyo Univ., Japan

Volume

28

Issue

8

fYear

1992

fDate

8/1/1992 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

1798

Lastpage

1815

Abstract

Optical second-harmonic generation in the Cerenkov-radiation scheme in slab waveguides has been theoretically investigated for all the possible type I configurations. By solving the nonlinear wave equations analytically, a simple general expression for the second-harmonic power has been obtained. Characteristics of the Cerenkov-type second-harmonic generation and optimum conditions for attaining high conversion efficiencies are discussed on the basis of the theoretical analysis. It is shown that, in order to attain high conversion efficiencies, off-diagonal elements of the nonlinear optical coefficient tensor should be utilized taking advantage of birefringence

Keywords

Cherenkov radiation; birefringence; integrated optics; optical harmonic generation; optical waveguide theory; Cerenkov-radiation scheme; Cerenkov-type optical second-harmonic generation; birefringence; high conversion efficiencies; nonlinear optical coefficient tensor; nonlinear wave equations; off-diagonal elements; optical SHG; second-harmonic power; slab waveguides; type I configurations; Fiber nonlinear optics; Frequency conversion; Indium tin oxide; Nonlinear optics; Optical frequency conversion; Optical harmonic generation; Optical waveguide theory; Optical waveguides; Slabs; Tensile stress;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0018-9197

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/3.142578

Filename

142578