Continuously phase-matched M-waveguides for second-order nonlinear upconversion

被引:24
作者
Chowdhury, A [1 ]
McCaughan, L [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Wisconsin, Dept Elect & Comp Engn, Madison, WI 53706 USA
关键词
integrated optics; nonlinear optics; optical frequency conversion; optical waveguides; phase matching;
D O I
10.1109/68.841261
中图分类号
TM [电工技术]; TN [电子技术、通信技术];
学科分类号
0808 ; 0809 ;
摘要
We present an analysis of an M-waveguide structure in lithium niobate that provides a new method for second-order nonlinear upconversion processes. M-waveguides can be designed to be continuously phase matched without the use of birefringence or quasi-phase matching, and the output wave profile produced is single-lobed in the core region. M-waveguides provide a novel phase-matching technique and are ideal candidates for monolithically integrated circuits.
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