Title :
Mode converters and sorters for quasiphase matching waveguide devices
Author :
Kurz, J.R. ; Xie, X.P. ; Langrock, C. ; Hum, D.S. ; Fejer, M.M.
Author_Institution :
Edward L. Ginzton Lab., Stanford Univ., CA, USA
Abstract :
We have demonstrated efficient second-harmonic generation of higher-order modes in periodically poled lithium niobate waveguides using a TM/sub 00/ to TM/sub 10/ mode converter based on an asymmetric Y-junction. Higher-order mode converters, combiners, and separators will expand the functionality of quasiphase matched waveguide devices.
Keywords :
lithium compounds; optical harmonic generation; optical phase matching; optical waveguides; LiNbO/sub 3/; asymmetric Y-junction; lithium niobate waveguide; mode converter; mode sorter; quasiphase matching waveguide device; second-harmonic generation; Integrated optics; Nonlinear optical devices; Nonlinear optics; Optical devices; Optical filters; Optical interferometry; Optical signal processing; Optical waveguides; Optical wavelength conversion; Waveguide junctions;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2003. CLEO '03. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-748-2
