Nonlinear generation of terahertz radiation in bulk, periodically and aperiodically poled lithium niobate

Nonlinear generation of terahertz radiation in bulk, periodically and aperiodically poled lithium niobate

Different methods of optical THz generation in pure and MgO-doped lithium niobate crystals using nonlinear methods and fs-laser radiation are reported. The concepts discussed here include optical rectification (OR) and generation of Cherenkov radiation in bulk and periodically poled lithium niobate...

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Published in:2006 Joint 31st International Conference on Infrared Millimeter Waves and 14th International Conference on Teraherz Electronics p. 131
Main Authors: L'huillier, J.A., Torosyan, G., Theuer, M., Beigang, R.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Published: IEEE 01-09-2006
Subjects:
Absorption
Bandwidth
Crystals
Frequency domain analysis
Lithium niobate
Narrowband
Nonlinear optics
Optical pulse generation
Optical waveguides
Radiation detectors
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Summary:Different methods of optical THz generation in pure and MgO-doped lithium niobate crystals using nonlinear methods and fs-laser radiation are reported. The concepts discussed here include optical rectification (OR) and generation of Cherenkov radiation in bulk and periodically poled lithium niobate as well as the use of slanted and aperiodically poled crystals. The experimental realization as well as a detailed theoretical treatment of the various concepts will be presented. Characteristic properties like average output power, pulse length, bandwidth and tunability will be discussed. In addition the power scalability and physical limitations of the different concepts will be compared in detail.
ISBN:9781424403998
1424403995
ISSN:2162-2027
DOI:10.1109/ICIMW.2006.368339