Tuning characteristics of narrowband THz radiation generated via optical rectification in periodically poled lithium niobate.
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The tuning properties of pulsed narrowband THz radiation generated via optical rectification in periodically poled lithium niobate have been investigated. Using a disk-shaped periodically poled crystal tuning was easily accomplished by rotating the crystal around its axis and observing the generated THz radiation in forward direction. In this way no beam deflection during tuning was observed. The total tuning range extended from 180 GHz up to 830 GHz and was limited by the poling period of 127 microm which determines the maximum THz frequency in forward direction.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Optics express
دوره 8 9 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2001