Optical Fibers for Nonlinear Optics.
Abstract
The main objective of this contract has been to find methods of fabricating single-crystal nonlinear optical fibers. Successful techniques were to be utilized to make crystal fibers useful for nonlinear optical devices, particularly devices exploiting second order optical nonlinearities. Device concepts and applications were also to be formulated. This work was initially divided into three parts. The first of these emphasized materials purification, characterization, and the measurement of physical and chemical properties of materials used in the fabrication of single-crystal and nonlinear fibers. The second task explored a variety of methods of production of single-crystal (SC) fibers, recognizing that one method can be applied, even in principle, to SC fiber growth of all materials of interest. The third task in this program involved the measurement of optical properties of the fabricated fibers and development of device applications.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1986
- Accession Number
- ADA174518
Entities
People
- S. C. Rand
Organizations
- HRL Laboratories