Parametric Devices.

Abstract

This technical report summarizes research and development work on parametric devices. The results of experimental investigation of Raman scattering in acetonitrile and methane using a repetitively Q-switched Nd:YAG pump, 10 micrometers doubling in proustite, difference frequency mixing in lithium niobate to generate coherent infrared radiation, and four frequency oscillation in calcite are presented and discussed. The theory of backward traveling wave optical parametric interactions including momentum mismatch and diffraction is included. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1973
Accession Number
AD0908170

Entities

People

  • John G. Meadors

Organizations

  • Ohio State University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acetonitrile
  • Difference Frequency
  • Diffraction
  • Electromagnetic Radiation
  • Frequency
  • Infrared Radiation
  • Lithium Niobates
  • Nitriles
  • Parametric Devices
  • Piezoceramics
  • Radiation
  • Raman Scattering
  • Scattering
  • Traveling Waves

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Optical Physics and Photonics.