Title :
Second-harmonic generation in periodically poled lithium niobate single-crystal fibres
Author :
Lu, Y. ; Dajani, I. ; Knize, R.J.
Author_Institution :
Phys. Dept., Laser & Opt. Res. Center, USAF Academy, CO, USA
fDate :
6/24/2004 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Periodic ferroelectric domain structures were introduced into lithium niobate (LiNbO3) single-crystal fibres by the electric field poling method using a configuration of direct electrode contact. The fibres were pumped with a 1064 nm Nd:YAG laser with a CW input power as high as 1 W. The maximum generated second-harmonic signal was 1.6 mW, thus corresponding to an overall conversion efficiency of 0.016%.
Keywords :
dielectric polarisation; electric domains; ferroelectric materials; lithium compounds; optical fibres; optical harmonic generation; optical pumping; 1 W; 1.6 mW; 1064 nm; LiNbO3; Nd:YAG laser pumping; conversion efficiency; direct electrode contact; electric field poling method; ferroelectric domain structure; periodically poled lithium niobate single-crystal fibres; second harmonic generation; second harmonic signal;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:20040516
