Quadratic phase matching in slot waveguides
A. Di Falco, C. Conti, and G. Assanto
Opt. Lett. 31, 3146-3148 (2006)
Abstract:
We analyze phase matching with reference to frequency doubling in nanosized quadratic waveguides encompassing form birefringence and supporting cross-polarized fundamental and second-harmonic modes. In an AlGaAs rod with an air void, we show that phase-matched second-harmonic generation could be achieved in a wide spectral range employing state-of-the-art nanotechnology.