Efficient generation of ultra-short pulses in the infrared from a simple PPLN optical parametric amplifier

Barry Luther-Davies*, Yi Yu

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    Abstract

    We demonstrate that gain-guiding can overcome group velocity differences in an optical parametric amplifier allowing efficient energy transfer from an ultra-short pump pulse to ultra-short signal and idler pulses in cm-long crystals such as PPLN.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationNonlinear Optics, NLO 2017
    PublisherOptica Publishing Group (formerly OSA)
    ISBN (Print)9780960038060
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2017
    EventNonlinear Optics, NLO 2017 - Waikoloa, United States
    Duration: 17 Jul 201721 Jul 2017

    Publication series

    NameOptics InfoBase Conference Papers
    VolumePart F54-NLO 2017
    ISSN (Electronic)2162-2701

    Conference

    ConferenceNonlinear Optics, NLO 2017
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    CityWaikoloa
    Period17/07/1721/07/17

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