Title :
Quasi-phase-matched wavelength conversion in zn-diffused LiNbO/sub 3/ waveguides
Author :
Fujimura, M. ; Ishizuki, H. ; Suhara, T. ; Nishihara, H.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electron. Eng., Osaka Univ., Japan
Abstract :
Zn-diffused LiNbO/sub 3/ waveguide devices for quasi-phasematched difference-frequency generation (DFG) were demonstrated for the first time. DFG experiments in 1.5-/spl mu/m wavelength band were performed, and an efficiency of -31 dB was obtained for 10-mm interaction length.
Keywords :
diffusion; lithium compounds; optical fabrication; optical harmonic generation; optical phase matching; optical planar waveguides; optical wavelength conversion; wavelength division multiplexing; zinc; 1.5 micron; LiNbO/sub 3/:Zn; SHG efficiency; TM guided mode; WDM; Zn-diffused waveguide; conversion efficiency; difference-frequency generation; near field patterns; nonlinear optic devices; propagation losses; quasi-phasematched wavelength conversion; single mode; Frequency; Gratings; Nonlinear optics; Optical device fabrication; Optical surface waves; Optical waveguides; Optical wavelength conversion; Surface waves; Tellurium; Wavelength measurement;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2001. CLEO/Pacific Rim 2001. The 4th Pacific Rim Conference on
Conference_Location :
Chiba, Japan
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-6738-3
DOI :
10.1109/CLEOPR.2001.967744
