Title :
Second harmonic generation by intersub-band transitions in compositionally asymmetrical MQWs
Author :
Rosencher, E. ; Bois, Philippe ; Nagle, J. ; Delaitre, S.
Author_Institution :
Lab. Central de Recherches, Thomson-CSF, Orsay, France
Abstract :
Reports the first experimental evidence of second harmonic generation due to intersub-band transitions in compositionally asymmetrical multiquantum wells using a continuous CO2 laser. The extremely large value of the second-order susceptibility ( chi 2 omega (2) approximately 7.6*10-7 m/V) is in good agreement with theoretical predictions.
Keywords :
nonlinear optical susceptibility; optical harmonic generation; semiconductor quantum wells; CO 2 laser; compositionally asymmetrical MQWs; intersub-band transitions; multiquantum wells; second harmonic generation; second-order susceptibility;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19890711