Continuous-Wave Backward Frequency Doubling in Periodically Poled Lithium Niobate
- Authors: Stivala, S; Busacca, A; Curcio, L; Oliveri, RL; Assanto, G
- Publication year: 2010
- Type: Proceedings
- Key words: Nonlinear optics, lithium niobate, Backward frequency doubling
- OA Link: http://hdl.handle.net/10447/57534
Abstract
We report on backward second-harmonic- generation in periodically poled lithium niobate with a 3.2 micron QPM period. A tunable continuous-wave Ti:Sapphire laser allowed us exciting two resonant orders. Experimental data compared well with standard theory.