Abstract:
A method to fabricate nonlinear optical frequency doubler devices comprised of a process to form periodic tantalum masks on a LiNb.sub.x Ta.sub.1-x O.sub.3 (wherein 0.ltoreq.x.ltoreq.1) crystal substrate, a process to form periodic proton exchanged regions by applying a phosphoric acid treatment, and a process to form an optical waveguide on the surface of said crystal.According to this fabrication method of the present invention, deeper domain-inverted regions can be formed on said crystal surface, and by this, a fundamental wave can be transformed into a harmonic wave at a high efficiency.
Abstract:
A visible laser source comprises a sub mount. A semiconductor laser located on the sub mount has an active layer formed at a surface of the semiconductor laser. The active-layer formed surface of the semiconductor laser opposes the sub mount. An optical nonlinear device located on the sub mount has a waveguide formed at a surface of the optical nonlinear device. The waveguide formed surface of the optical nonlinear device opposes the sub mount. The semiconductor laser and the waveguide are directly coupled to each other for direct application of a fundamental wave from the semiconductor laser to the optical nonlinear device.
Abstract:
A wavelength conversion device exhibiting an excellent wavelength conversion efficiency is provided by forming it in such a manner that an LiTaO.sub.3 substrate is subjected to a proton exchange treatment to form a proton-exchange layer before the proton-exchange layer is subjected to heat treatment to form a domain-inverted structure. Heat treatment is performed at a high temperature rising speed to prevent the thermal diffusion of the proton-exchange layer so that the expansion of the domain-inverted structure to be formed in the proton-exchange layer is restrained. As a result, a higher harmonic wave wavelength conversion device can be provided.
Abstract:
A tapered light wave guide reduced in propagation loss, improved in coupling efficiency and free from the problem of optical damage. An input section, a widthwise tapered coupling section having a depth d2, and a wave guide having a depth d1 are formed on an LiNbO.sub.3 substrate. A depthwise tapered section in which the depth is changed from d2 to d1 is provided to connect the widthwise tapered coupling section having constant depth d2 and the wave guide, whereby a reduction in light propagation efficiency due to optical damage is prevented.
Abstract:
A process is disclosed for continuously producing a single crystal by drawing downwardly a melt of a single crystal raw material, wherein a single crystal body grown from the melt is continuously pulled downwardly, and a plurality of single crystal products are continuously formed by intermittently cutting the single crystal body being downwardly moved.
Abstract:
When fabricating an optical wavelength by proton exchange method on a substrate of LiNb.sub.x Ta.sub.1-x O.sub.3 (0.ltoreq.x.ltoreq.1), by using Ta.sub.2 O.sub.5 as the protective mask, the edge of the mask becomes smooth and diffusion of impurity from the protective mask into the substrate does not occur during heat treatment, and the propagation loss may be notably reduced. As a result, the efficiency of the frequency doubler may be enhanced.
Abstract:
An optical harmonic generating device having a proton-exchanged optical waveguide possessing an upward convex shape and a structure capable of propagating in a single mode, an input part for receiving an optical wave having a fundamental frequency and an output part for outputting a harmonic wave, disposed on a substrate of LiNb.sub.x Ta.sub.1-x O.sub.3 (O.ltoreq.x.ltoreq.1). The device is an optical harmonic wave generating device with excellent confinement of light, optimum structure and high efficiency.
Abstract translation:一种具有向上凸起的质子交换光波导和能够以单个模式传播的结构的光学谐波发生装置,用于接收具有基频的光波的输入部分和用于输出谐波的输出部分, 设置在LiNb x Ta 1-x O 3(O x = 1)的衬底上。 该器件是光束谐波发光器件,光线优良,结构优良,效率高。
Abstract:
In an optical fiber type temperature detector using temperature change of refraction index in birefringent crystal, by using LiTaO.sub.3 or Sr.sub.x Ba.sub.l-x Nb.sub.2 O.sub.6 single crystal (0.5
Abstract:
A fiber optic magnetic field sensor employing Faraday effect. The sensor has two pieces of birefringent substance interposed between the ends of optical fibers and a rod lens for effecting polarization separation. In addition, the sensor employs a reflex optical system in which light reciprocates through a Faraday material. Thereby, a magnetic field sensor has been realized which is more compact and lightweight and lower in cost as well as more accurate.
Abstract:
A process is disclosed for continuously producing a single crystal by drawing downwardly a melt of a single crystal raw material, wherein a single crystal body grown from the melt is continuously pulled downwardly, and a plurality of single crystal products are continuously formed by intermittently cutting the single crystal body being downwardly moved.