Chinese Optics Letters, 2017, 15 (2): 021901, Published Online: Jul. 26, 2018
Origin and suppression of back conversion in a phase-matched nonlinear frequency down-conversion process Download: 832次
Abstract
Back conversion is an intrinsic phenomenon in nonlinear frequency down-conversion processes. However, the physical reason for its occurrence is not well understood. Here, we theoretically reveal that back conversion is the result of a π -phase jump associated with the depletion of one interacting wave. By suppressing the idler phase jump through a deliberate crystal absorption, the back conversion can be inhabited, thus enhancing the conversion efficiency from the pump to the signal. The results presented in this Letter will further the understanding of nonlinear parametric processes and pave the way toward the design of highly efficient down-conversion systems.
Jingui Ma, Jing Wang, Peng Yuan, Guoqiang Xie, Liejia Qian. Origin and suppression of back conversion in a phase-matched nonlinear frequency down-conversion process[J]. Chinese Optics Letters, 2017, 15(2): 021901.