Periodically switched nonlinear structures for frequency conversion: Theory and experimental demonstration

D Artigas, E U Rafailov, P Loza-Alvarez, W Sibbett

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Abstract

In this paper, we report on the analytical study of a first-order quasi-phase-matched structure based on a periodically switched nonlinearity. The general average equations describing parametric wave interaction for this structure are obtained. The theoretical results are then used to analyze the special case of a device based on a semiconductor AlxGa1-xAs waveguide for efficient frequency doubling in the mid-infrared to the far-infrared range. The necessary conditions to obtain an optimal configuration are discussed in both continuous wave and femtosecond-pulse regimes. Our analysis indicates that the conversion efficiency obtained should significantly exceed the efficiency obtained with a periodically poled lithium niobate crystal at long wavelengths. Finally, we include the preliminary results of the experimental demonstration of a waveguide device based on alternating domains of GaAs and Al0.4Ga0.6As.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1122-1130
Number of pages9
JournalIEEE Journal of Quantum Electronics
Volume40
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Aug 2004

Keywords

  • nonlinear optics
  • parametric devices
  • quasi-phase matching
  • second-harmonic generation
  • ultrafast optics
  • MATCHED 2ND-HARMONIC GENERATION
  • ORIENTATION-PATTERNED GAAS
  • ALGAAS WAVE-GUIDES
  • ION-IMPLANTATION
  • LITHIUM-NIOBATE
  • POLED LINBO3
  • BLUE-LIGHT
  • ALXGA1-XAS
  • CRYSTAL
  • SUSCEPTIBILITY

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