Title :
Novel bidirectional propagation method for quadratic nonlinear multilayers
Author :
Locatelli, A. ; Pigozzo, F.M. ; Modotto, D. ; Capobianco, A.D. ; De Angelis, C.
Author_Institution :
Ist. Nazionale per la Fisica della Materia, Brescia Univ., Italy
Abstract :
A bidirectional beam propagation method, able to describe light propagation in multilayered structures with second-order nonlinearities, is proposed. The developed numerical scheme is then applied for the modeling of second harmonic generation in periodic structures.
Keywords :
finite difference methods; optical harmonic generation; optical multilayers; optical waveguide theory; bidirectional propagation method; light propagation; modeling; multilayered structures; numerical scheme; periodic structures; quadratic nonlinear multilayers; second harmonic generation; second order nonlinearities; Beams; Electromagnetic fields; Electromagnetic propagation; Frequency conversion; Harmonic analysis; Nonhomogeneous media; Numerical models; Optical propagation; Periodic structures; Time domain analysis;
Journal_Title :
Photonics Technology Letters, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/LPT.2002.803366
