Journal
IEEE JOURNAL OF SELECTED TOPICS IN QUANTUM ELECTRONICS
Volume 12, Issue 3, Pages 352-359Publisher
IEEE-INST ELECTRICAL ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS INC
DOI: 10.1109/JSTQE.2006.871953
Keywords
backward difference-frequency generation; backward parametric oscillation; GaSe; terahertz (THz); ZnGeP2
Ask authors/readers for more resources
We have observed the backward difference-frequency generation (DFG) in two GaSe crystals in the terahertz (THz) region by mixing two infrared laser beams. For a 47-mm-long crystal, the output wavelength can be tuned in a wide range of 167.6-2060 mu m (0.146-1.79 THz), whereas the peak output, power can be as high as 217 W. The corresponding power conversion efficiency is determined to be about 0.03%. On the basis of these experimental results, our calculations show that peak output intensity can be scaled up to a level which is sufficiently high for exploring novel nonlinear effects in the THz region. Furthermore, we have discussed the possibility of including a cavity for one of the mixing beams to enhance the conversion efficiencies for the backward DFG. After taking into consideration all the important issues, we have shown that the backward parametric oscillation is feasible in the THz region by using a few crystals under the optimum pumping conditions.
Authors
I am an author on this paper
Click your name to claim this paper and add it to your profile.
Reviews
Recommended
No Data Available