Title :
Large second-harmonic generation in thermally poled silica waveguides
Author :
Arentoft, J. ; Kristensen, M. ; Pedersen, K. ; Bozhevolnyi, S.I. ; Shi, P.
Author_Institution :
Res. Center COM, Tech. Univ. Denmark, Lyngby, Denmark
Abstract :
We report the observation of very large second-harmonic signals from thermally poled silica waveguide samples. Secondary ion mass spectrometry measurements show that significant amounts of silver ions are injected from the top electrode during poling.
Keywords :
dielectric polarisation; electrodes; integrated optics; optical harmonic generation; optical waveguides; secondary ion mass spectroscopy; SiO/sub 2/; large second-harmonic generation; poling; secondary ion mass spectrometry measurements; silver ions; thermally poled silica waveguides; top electrode; very large second-harmonic signals; Electrodes; Integrated optics; Mass spectroscopy; Nonlinear optical devices; Nonlinear optics; Optical pumping; Optical waveguides; Paints; Silicon compounds; Silver;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibit, 2001. OFC 2001
Conference_Location :
Anaheim, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-655-9
