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Optical wavelength conversion device

US4838638A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 16, 1988
Grant dateJun 13, 1989
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Expiry dateFeb 16, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02F1/383
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An optical wavelength conversion device is composed of a nonlinear optical material, and a first cladding layer having a refractive index lower than the refractive index of the nonlinear optical material and covering the nonlinear optical material, thereby to convert a fundamental wave entering the optical wavelength conversion device to a second harmonic, to guide the second harmonic through the first cladding layer, and to radiate the second harmonic. A second cladding layer formed of a material having a refractive index lower than the refractive index of the first cladding layer is provided outside of the first cladding layer, thereby to protect the first cladding layer.

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