Efficient Broadband Optical Parametric Amplification in Non-Uniform Bulk Crystals

Markov, A. et al. (2017) Efficient Broadband Optical Parametric Amplification in Non-Uniform Bulk Crystals. 2017 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO), San Jose, CA, USA, 14-19 May 2017. FTu3D.6. ISBN 9781943580279 (doi: 10.1364/CLEO_QELS.2017.FTu3D.6)

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Abstract

We demonstrate ~50% efficient adiabatic optical parametric amplification in bulk crystals by introducing temperature-gradient phase-matching. We provide details on the choice of temperature profile that maximizes conversion efficiency and increases bandwidth to over 300 nm.

Item Type:Conference or Workshop Item
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Clerici, Professor Matteo
Authors: Markov, A., Mazhorova, A., Breitenborn, H., Bruhacs, A., Clerici, M., Modotto, D., Jedrkiewicz, O., di Trapani, P., Major, A., Vidal, F., and Morandotti, R.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Electronics and Nanoscale Engineering
ISBN:9781943580279

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