High power and high SFDR frequency conversion using sum frequency generation in KTP waveguides

We characterize the intermodulation distortion of high power and efficient frequency conversion of modulated optical signals based on sum frequency generation (SFG) in a periodically poled potassium titanyl phosphate (KTP) waveguide. Unwanted frequency two-tone spurs are generated near the converted...

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Published in:Optics letters 2016-08, Vol.41 (15), p.3639-3642
Main Authors: Barbour, Russell J, Brewer, Tyler, Barber, Zeb W
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:We characterize the intermodulation distortion of high power and efficient frequency conversion of modulated optical signals based on sum frequency generation (SFG) in a periodically poled potassium titanyl phosphate (KTP) waveguide. Unwanted frequency two-tone spurs are generated near the converted signal via a three-step cascaded three-wave mixing process. Computer simulations describing the process are presented along with the experimental measurements. High-conversion efficiencies and large spur-free dynamic range of the converted optical signal are demonstrated.
ISSN:0146-9592
1539-4794
DOI:10.1364/OL.41.003639