Continuous-wave second-harmonic generation in modal phase matched semiconductor waveguides

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作者
Ducci, S
Lanco, L
Berger, V
De Rossi, A
Ortiz, V
Calligaro, M
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[1] Univ Paris 07, F-75251 Paris, France
[2] Thales Res & Technol, F-91404 Orsay, France
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10.1063/1.1703847
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O59 [应用物理学];
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We report the observation of continuous-wave second-harmonic generation in a modal-phase-matched GaAs/AlGaAs waveguide. The heterostructure has been designed to generate a second-harmonic signal via a type-II process with a fundamental signal around 1.55 mum. Continuous wave conversion enables a quantitative estimation of the conversion efficiency. In our case, eta=30%+/-5% W-1 cm(-2) is found experimentally. (C) 2004 American Institute of Physics.
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页码:2974 / 2976
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