Nonlinear harmonic generation and devices in doubly-resonant Kerr cavities
US8045257B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 22, 2009 |
| Grant date | Oct 25, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 21, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02F1/3542
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A nonlinear harmonic generation system is provided. The nonlinear harmonic generation system includes a waveguide channel receives and propagates electromagnetic signals. A resonant cavity is coupled to the waveguide channel. The resonant cavity structure includes a plurality of resonant modes into which electromagnetic energy is coupled during the operation of the system. One of the resonant modes includes a resonant frequency that changes during operation of the system to reach either an input-signal frequency or a harmonic frequency for a majority of the time in which harmonic generation is occurring. Both reflected and harmonic fields are emitted back into the waveguide channel so as to allow efficient harmonic generation at a specified critical input power.
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