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Nonlinear optical phenomena

Integral criterion for selecting nonlinear crystals for frequency conversion

S. G. Grechin

Scientific-Research Institute of Radioelectronics and Laser Technology at the N. E. Bauman Moscow State Technical University

Abstract: An integral criterion, which takes into account all parameters determining the conversion efficiency, is offered for selecting nonlinear crystals for frequency conversion. The angular phase-matching width is shown to be related to the beam walk-off angle.

PACS: 42.70.Mp, 42.65.Ky

Received: 29.01.2008
Revised: 24.06.2008

 English version: Quantum Electronics, 2009, 39:2, 171–173

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