Title :
0.1–15THz generation using BNA (N-benzyl-2-methyl-4-nitroaniline) crystal
Author :
Miyamoto, K. ; Minamide, H. ; Fujiwara, M. ; Hashimoto, H. ; Ito, H.
Author_Institution :
RIKEN Sendai, Sendai
Abstract :
We demonstrate widely tunable terahertz-wave generation using difference frequency generation (DFG) in an organic N-benzyl-2-methyl-4-nitroaniline (BNA) crystal. The frequency tuning of the BNA-DFG was obtained between 0.1 and 15 THz.
Keywords :
optical frequency conversion; optical materials; optical tuning; organic compounds; submillimetre wave generation; (N-benzyl-2-methyl-4-nitroaniline) crystal; BNA; THz generation; difference frequency generation; frequency 0.1 THz to 15 THz; frequency tuning; Coherence; Crystalline materials; Frequency; Laser tuning; Nonlinear optics; Optical pumping; Optical refraction; Optical resonators; Optical variables control; Tunable circuits and devices; (140.3070) Infrared and far-infrared lasers; (190.4410) Nonlinear optics, parametric processes; (190.4970) Parametric oscillators and amplifiers;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2008 and 2008 Conference on Quantum Electronics and Laser Science. CLEO/QELS 2008. Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-859-9
