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Sellmeier dispersion for phase-matched terahertz generation in ZnGeP2
Pathik Kumbhakar1, Takayoshi Kobayashi, Gopal C Bhar
1Department of Physics, Graduate School of Sciences, University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan.
Applied Optics
|June 9, 2004
Summary
A new Sellmeier dispersion model for zinc germanium diphosphide (ZnGeP2) crystals was developed. This model accurately predicts phase-matching for tunable terahertz radiation generation using difference-frequency mixing.
Area of Science:
- Solid-state physics
- Nonlinear optics
- Terahertz science
Background:
- Zinc germanium diphosphide (ZnGeP2) is a nonlinear optical crystal with potential applications in terahertz (THz) radiation generation.
- Accurate phase-matching characteristics are crucial for efficient THz wave generation via nonlinear optical processes.
- Existing dispersion models may not fully capture the optical properties of ZnGeP2 for THz applications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To formulate an accurate Sellmeier dispersion equation for ZnGeP2.
- To determine the phase-matching characteristics of ZnGeP2 for difference-frequency mixing (DFM).
- To enable the generation of coherent tunable terahertz radiation using ZnGeP2.
Main Methods:
- Development of a Sellmeier dispersion model specifically for ZnGeP2.
- Calculation of phase-matching conditions using the formulated Sellmeier equation.
- Comparison of computed results with experimental data.
Main Results:
- A precise Sellmeier dispersion equation for ZnGeP2 was successfully formulated.
- The formulated model accurately predicts the phase-matching properties of ZnGeP2 for DFM.
- The computed results showed an excellent agreement with experimental data.
Conclusions:
- The developed Sellmeier dispersion model is reliable for ZnGeP2.
- This model facilitates the design of systems for generating tunable terahertz radiation.
- ZnGeP2 is a promising material for efficient nonlinear optical frequency conversion in the terahertz range.