Title :
Second harmonic generation in polymeric channel waveguides using modal dispersion
Author :
Jäger, M. ; Stegeman, G.I. ; Möhlmann, G.R. ; Flipse, M.C. ; Diemeer, M.B.J.
Author_Institution :
Center for Res. in Electro-Opt. & Lasers, Univ. of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, USA
fDate :
10/10/1996 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The authors report phase-matched second harmonic generation using the modal dispersion of a polymeric channel waveguide. An internal figure of merit of 1%/W cm2 was obtained for TM00 ω to TM202ω conversion. Phase matching was maintained for 2 mm using multilayer spincoating technology
Keywords :
optical harmonic generation; optical polymers; optical waveguides; modal dispersion; multilayer spincoating technology; phase-matched SHG; polymeric channel waveguides; second harmonic generation;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19961324