Strongly enhanced backward second-harmonic generation with slow light in a two-dimensional photonic crystal

Rumen Iliew*, Christoph Etrich, Thomas Pertsch, Yuri S. Kivshar, Falk Lederer

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    Abstract

    We obtain greatly enhanced conversion efficiencies of backward second-harmonic generation by exploiting small group velocities at phase match in a two-dimensional quadratically nonlinear photonic crystal. The efficiencies obtained from a modal approach are rigorously confirmed.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationLasers and Electro-Optics/Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference
    Subtitle of host publication2010 Laser Science to Photonic Applications, CLEO/QELS 2010
    Publication statusPublished - 2010
    EventLasers and Electro-Optics/Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference: 2010 Laser Science to Photonic Applications, CLEO/QELS 2010 - San Jose, CA, United States
    Duration: 16 May 201021 May 2010

    Publication series

    NameLasers and Electro-Optics/Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference: 2010 Laser Science to Photonic Applications, CLEO/QELS 2010

    Conference

    ConferenceLasers and Electro-Optics/Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference: 2010 Laser Science to Photonic Applications, CLEO/QELS 2010
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    CitySan Jose, CA
    Period16/05/1021/05/10

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