Title :
Amplitude modulation of QPM interactions and tuning curve side-lobe suppression in PPLN waveguides
Author :
Huang, Jie ; Xie, X.P. ; Fejer, M.M.
Author_Institution :
Ginzton Lab., Stanford Univ., Stanford, CA
Abstract :
Several techniques for amplitude modulation and apodization of QPM interactions are proposed and demonstrated. Using these techniques, tuning curve side-lobes are suppressed 13-17 dB compared to that of a uniform grating.
Keywords :
amplitude modulation; lithium compounds; optical modulation; optical tuning; optical waveguides; optical wavelength conversion; LiNbO3; amplitude modulation; apodization; periodically-poled lithium niobate waveguides; quasiphase modulation interactions; tuning curve side-lobe suppression; wavelength conversion; Amplitude modulation; Couplings; Frequency conversion; Gratings; Nonlinear optical devices; Nonlinear optics; Optical bistability; Optical devices; Optical tuning; Optical waveguides; (130.3730) Lithium niobate; (190.2620) Frequency conversion; (190.4360) Nonlinear optics, devices;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2006 and 2006 Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference. CLEO/QELS 2006. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Long Beach, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-813-1
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-813-1
DOI :
10.1109/CLEO.2006.4628502
