[PDF] Quasi Phasematched Nonlinear Optics Materials And Devices eBook

Author : M. M. Fejer
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Page : 29 pages
File Size : 46,58 MB
Release : 2007
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This program focused on the development of micro-structured nonlinear optical materials and quasi- phasematched devices based on those materials. The two material systems investigated, periodically-poled ferroelectrics, especially lithium niobate (PPLN), and orientation-patterned GaAs (OP-GaAs), enable nonlinear interactions impossible in conventional nonlinear media. The work included characterization of vapor- transport-equilibrated materials, enhancements in periodic-poling technology, and development of tight bends in proton-exchanged waveguides. After the materials characterization and improvements in process development, we fabricated new devices including OP-GaAs devices for broadband optical parametric generation (OPG) at mid-infrared wavelengths, bulk PPLN devices for soliton amplifiers, and PPLN reverse- proton-exchanged waveguide devices for quasi-group-velocity-matching, telecommunication applications and generation of nearly-transform-limited OPG. Supplemental MlPR funding from DARPA was used to support and purchase ceramic fabrication equipment for the fabrication of transparent laser host materials, supported primarily under ARO Grant DAADI9-02-1-0184.

Author : George I. Stegeman
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 501 pages
File Size : 30,18 MB
Release : 2012-07-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 1118072723

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Clear, integrated coverage of all aspects of nonlinear optics—phenomena, materials, and devices Coauthored by George Stegeman, one of the most highly respected pioneers of nonlinear optics—with contributions on applications from Robert Stegeman—this book covers nonlinear optics from a combined physics, optics, materials science, and devices perspective. It offers a thoroughly balanced treatment of concepts, nonlinear materials, practical aspects of nonlinear devices, and current application areas. Beginning with the presentation of a simple electron on a spring model—to help readers make the leap from concepts to applications—Nonlinear Optics gives comprehensive explanations of second-order phenomena, derivation of nonlinear susceptibilities, third-order nonlinear effects, multi-wave mixing, scattering, and more. Coverage includes: Nonlinear response of materials at the molecular level Second-order nonlinear devices, their optimization and limitations The physical origins of second- and third-order nonlinearities Typical frequency dispersion of nonlinearities, explained in terms of simple two- and three-level models Ultrafast and ultrahigh intensity processes Practice problems demonstrating the design of such nonlinear devices as frequency doublers and optical oscillators Based on more than twenty years of lectures at the College of Optics and Photonics (CREOL) at the University of Central Florida, Nonlinear Optics introduces all topics from the ground up, making the material easily accessible not only for physicists, but also for chemists and materials scientists, as well as professionals in diverse areas of optics, from laser physics to electrical engineering.

Author : S. Miyata
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 555 pages
File Size : 35,84 MB
Release : 2012-12-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 0444596747

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The field of nonlinear optics developed gradually with the invention of lasers. After the discovery of second-harmonic generation in quartz, many other interesting nonlinear optical processes were rapidly discovered. Simultaneously theoretical programmes for the understanding of nonlinear optical phenomena were stimulated in accordance to develop structure-property relationships. In the beginning, research advances were made on inorganic ferroelectric materials followed by semiconductors. In the 1970's, the importance of organic materials was realised because of their nonlinear optical responses, fast optical response, high laser damage thresholds, architectural flexibility, and ease of fabrication. At present materials can be classified into three categories - inorganic ferroelectrics, semiconductors, and organic materials. Advances have also been made in quantum chemistry approaches to investigate nonlinear optical susceptibilities and in the development of novel nonlinear optical devices. Generally, inorganic and organic nonlinear optical materials and their related optical processes are reported in separate meetings. This book collects for the first time papers covering the recent developments and areas of present research in the field of nonlinear optical materials.

Author : Yongyuan Zhu
Publisher : de Gruyter
Page : 472 pages
File Size : 32,22 MB
Release : 2018-07-15
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ISBN : 9783110573282

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The book gives an in-depth introduction to the superlattices and microstructures of dielectric materials. The nonlinear optical phenomena in optical superlattice are presented. The authors also reveal the properties of nonlinear Optical Superlattice, acoustic superlattices, photonic/sonic crystals. This book is an essential reference for graduate students and scientists in the research fields of condensed matter physics and nanostructures.

Author : Società italiana di fisica
Publisher : IOS Press
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 37,42 MB
Release : 1995
Category : Science
ISBN : 1614992126

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Nonlinear optical materials play a pivotal role in the future evolution of nonlinear optics in general and its impact in technology and industrial applications in particular. The progress in nonlinear optics has been tremendous since the first demonstration of an all-optical nonlinear effect in the early sixties, but until recently the main visible emphasis was on the physical aspects of the nonlinear radiation matter interaction. In the last decade, however, this effort has also brought its fruits in applied aspects of nonlinear optics. This can be essentially traced to the improvement of the performances of the nonlinear optical materials. Our understanding of the nonlinear polarization mechanisms and their relation to the structural characteristics of the materials has been considerably improved. In addition, the new development of techniques for the fabrication and growth of artificial materials has dramatically contributed to this evolution. The goal is to find and develop materials presenting large nonlinearities and satisfying at the same time all the technological requirements for applications such as wide transparency range, fast response, high damage threshold but also processability, adaptability and interfacing with other materials. Improvements, besides rendering possible the implementation of nonlinear effects in devices, open the way to the study of new nonlinear optical effects and the introduction of new concepts. This book describes new concepts which are emerging in the field of nonlinear optical materials, concentrating the attention on materials which seem more promising for applications in the technology of information transmission and processing.

Author : Christos Flytzanis
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 15,49 MB
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 3642475477

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The field of nonlinear optics has witnessed a tremendous evolution since its beginnings in the early sixties. Its frontiers have been extended in many direc tions and its techniques have intruded upon many areas of both fundamental and practical interest. The field itself has been enriched with many new phe nomena and concepts that have further extended its scope and strengthened its connection with other areas. As a consequence, it is becoming increasingly unrealistic to expect to cover the different facets and trends of this field in the lectures or proceed ings of a summer school, however advanced these may be. However much of the current progress and interest in this field springs to a large extent from the promise and expectation that highly performing all-optical devices that exploit and operate on the principles of nonlinear optics will constitute an important branch of future technology and will provide new alternatives in information processing and transmission. The conception of new devices, in general, requires an intricate and bold combination of facts and methods from most diverse fields, in order to perform functions and operations that fit into an overall technological ensemble.