Efficient generation of mid-infrared photons at 3.16 μm by coherent frequency downconversion

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Abstract

We demonstrated an efficient way for generating a mid-infrared source at 3.16 μm by coherent coincidence downconversion. The signal light at 1.04 μm was frequency downconverted by the synchronized pump pulses at 1.55 μm with a conversion efficiency of 65%.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationQuantum and Nonlinear Optics II
DOIs
StatePublished - 2012
Externally publishedYes
EventQuantum and Nonlinear Optics II - Beijing, China
Duration: 5 Nov 20127 Nov 2012

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume8554
ISSN (Print)0277-786X
ISSN (Electronic)1996-756X

Conference

ConferenceQuantum and Nonlinear Optics II
Country/TerritoryChina
CityBeijing
Period5/11/127/11/12

Keywords

  • Coherent frequency downconversion
  • Mid-infrared
  • Single-photon

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