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Broadband mid-infrared frequency upconversion with a aperiodically-poled LiNbO3 waveguide

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Author(s)

Tyler W. Neely, Lora L. Nugent-Glandorf, Florian B. Adler, Scott Diddams

Abstract

We convert a mid-infrared frequency comb to near-infrared wavelengths through sum-frequency generation in an aperiodically poled ZnO:LiNBO3 waveguide. Conversion across a bandwidth of 2.5 υm - 4.5 υm is demonstrated in a single device, with increased conversion efficiency in comparison to a bulk PPLN crystal. Additionally, stability measurements are reported. Finally, we resolve upconverted methane lines using an near-infrared optical spectrum analyzer.
Citation
Optics Letters
Volume
37
Issue
20

Keywords

Ultrafast lasers, Upconversion

Citation

Neely, T. , Nugent-Glandorf, L. , Adler, F. and Diddams, S. (2012), Broadband mid-infrared frequency upconversion with a aperiodically-poled LiNbO3 waveguide, Optics Letters, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=911472 (Accessed March 28, 2024)
Created October 14, 2012, Updated October 12, 2021