Two-stage PPLN parametric amplification for higher conversion efficiency

A. R. Pandey; J. W. Haus; P. E. Powers

doi:10.1117/12.700473

14 February 2007 Two-stage PPLN parametric amplification for higher conversion efficiency

A. R. Pandey, J. W. Haus, P. E. Powers

Proceedings Volume 6455, Nonlinear Frequency Generation and Conversion: Materials, Devices, and Applications VI; 64550L (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.700473
Event: Lasers and Applications in Science and Engineering, 2007, San Jose, California, United States

Abstract

We present a numerical model of a multi-crystal approach that increases the quantum efficiency of a parametric amplifier. Here is a two-crystal approach where the second stage crystal uses the signal energy from the first stage to amplify the desired idler wavelength. The numerical model allows for arbitrary input beam profiles and it can accommodate multiple crystals and optical elements. In this study a pair of PPLN crystals was modeled leading to more than double the idler output energy. The maximum M² value for the output idler beam calculated was 5.2.

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A. R. Pandey, J. W. Haus, and P. E. Powers "Two-stage PPLN parametric amplification for higher conversion efficiency", Proc. SPIE 6455, Nonlinear Frequency Generation and Conversion: Materials, Devices, and Applications VI, 64550L (14 February 2007); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.700473

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