Nonlinear polarization interferometer: application for efficient cross polarized wave generation and beam shaping

S. Kourtev; N. Minkovski; O. Albert; A. Jullien; S. M. Saltiel; J. Etchepare

doi:10.1117/12.726983

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5 March 2007 Nonlinear polarization interferometer: application for efficient cross polarized wave generation and beam shaping

S. Kourtev, N. Minkovski, O. Albert, A. Jullien, S. M. Saltiel, J. Etchepare

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Proceedings Volume 6604, 14th International School on Quantum Electronics: Laser Physics and Applications; 66041E (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.726983
Event: 14th International School on Quantum Electronics: Laser Physics and Applications, 2006, Sunny Beach, Bulgaria

Abstract

Novel χ⁽³⁾-based nonlinear polarization interferometer is proposed. It allows cross polarized wave generation with enhanced efficiency and obtaining different beam shapes of the generated cross-polarized wave. The interferometer consists of two polarizers, two quarter-wave plates and a BaF₂ crystal. The experiment with this interferometer confirms the predicted dependences.

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S. Kourtev, N. Minkovski, O. Albert, A. Jullien, S. M. Saltiel, and J. Etchepare "Nonlinear polarization interferometer: application for efficient cross polarized wave generation and beam shaping", Proc. SPIE 6604, 14th International School on Quantum Electronics: Laser Physics and Applications, 66041E (5 March 2007); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.726983

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