Title :
Quasi-phase-matched second harmonic generation using 42/spl deg/ rotated Y-cut near-stoichiometric lithium tantalate
Author :
Hum, D.S. ; Route, R.K. ; Miller, G.D. ; Fejer, M.M.
Author_Institution :
E.L. Ginzton Lab., Stanford Univ., CA, USA
Abstract :
We have periodically poled 42/spl deg/ rotated Y-cut near-stoichiometric lithium tantalate crystals. These crystals enable QPM in surface-normal configurations for scaling to large apertures. Initial SHG results are consistent with theoretical expectations.
Keywords :
diffraction gratings; lithium compounds; optical harmonic generation; optical materials; optical phase matching; stoichiometry; LiTaO/sub 3/; Y-cut near-stoichiometric lithium tantalate; quasiphase-matched second harmonic generation;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2004. (CLEO). Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Francisco, CA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-777-6
