Abstract
We discuss the effect of second harmonic generation via the Čerenkov-like process in nonlinear bulk media and waveguides. We show that in both schemes the Čerenkov harmonic emission represents in fact a nonlinear Bragg diffraction process. It is therefore possible, for the first time, to describe the bulk and waveguide Čerenkov emission uniformly by considering the spatial modulation of the second-order nonlinear polarization. This is also experimentally illustrated by studying the Čerenkov second harmonic generation at the boundary of a nonlinear quadratic medium via the total internal reflection inside the nonlinear crystal.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 25715-25726 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | Optics Express |
Volume | 21 |
Issue number | 22 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 4 Nov 2013 |