Chapter 21: Nonlinear Optics
Source: Saleh and Teich, Fundamentals of Photonics, second edition, Chapter 21.
In-text exercises
Exercise 21.1-1 — Intensity needed for nonlinearity
Brief solution
1. Method. The working uses exponential, logarithmic, and phasor identities and algebraic rearrangement and dimensional checks.
2. Key step.
Since \(P_L=\epsilon_0(n^2-1)E\), \(P_2=2dE^2\), \(P_3=4\chi^{(3)}E^3\), and \(I=E^2/(\eta_0/n)\), setting the requested ratios to 0.01 gives
3. Answer.
The enormous values explain why focused laser fields are normally required.
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Figure 113 — Exercise 21.1-1: Intensity needed for nonlinearity. The diagram identifies the input quantities, physical operation, requested result, variable meanings, and an independent verification route. Every symbol in the variable strip is labeled on the model itself.
Step 2 — Mathematical formulas used. The working uses exponential, logarithmic, and phasor identities and algebraic rearrangement and dimensional checks.
Step 3 — Worked derivation. The calculation is kept in symbolic form until the governing relation has been rearranged for the requested quantity.
Since \(P_L=\epsilon_0(n^2-1)E\), \(P_2=2dE^2\), \(P_3=4\chi^{(3)}E^3\), and \(I=E^2/(\eta_0/n)\), setting the requested ratios to 0.01 gives
The enormous values explain why focused laser fields are normally required.
Step 4 — Interpret the result. The final relation or conclusion in Step 3 is the requested result. Read its sign, scale, or physical classification using the conventions fixed in Step 1.
Step 5 — Check. Equation (1) can be checked by substituting it back into the preceding governing relation and reversing the algebraic steps. Check that dimensions agree term by term, then test the simplest symmetry or limiting case for the expected sign and scale. Repeat the substitution with unrounded intermediate values and retain the displayed units; the final unit must have the requested dimension.
Exercise 21.2-1 — Non-collinear type-II SHG
Brief solution
1. Method. The working uses exponential, logarithmic, and phasor identities, trigonometric and small-angle identities, and algebraic rearrangement and dimensional checks.
2. Key step.
With \(n_e(\vartheta)^{-2}=\cos^2\vartheta/n_e^2+ \sin^2\vartheta/n_o^2\), solve
3. Answer.
Sellmeier values for KDP at 1.06 and 0.53 micrometres inserted in these two equations give the complete one-parameter family; a root finder over \((\theta,\theta_1,\theta_2)\) reproduces it. The collinear endpoint is \(\boxed{\theta\simeq41^\circ,\ \theta_1=\theta_2=0}\), and continuation from that root gives the non-collinear branches.
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Figure 114 — Exercise 21.2-1: Non-collinear type-II SHG. The diagram identifies the input quantities, physical operation, requested result, variable meanings, and an independent verification route. Every symbol in the variable strip is labeled on the model itself.
Step 2 — Mathematical formulas used. The working uses exponential, logarithmic, and phasor identities, trigonometric and small-angle identities, and algebraic rearrangement and dimensional checks.
Step 3 — Worked derivation. The calculation is kept in symbolic form until the governing relation has been rearranged for the requested quantity.
With \(n_e(\vartheta)^{-2}=\cos^2\vartheta/n_e^2+ \sin^2\vartheta/n_o^2\), solve
Sellmeier values for KDP at 1.06 and 0.53 micrometres inserted in these two equations give the complete one-parameter family; a root finder over \((\theta,\theta_1,\theta_2)\) reproduces it. The collinear endpoint is \(\boxed{\theta\simeq41^\circ,\ \theta_1=\theta_2=0}\), and continuation from that root gives the non-collinear branches.
Step 4 — Interpret the result. The final relation or conclusion in Step 3 is the requested result. Read its sign, scale, or physical classification using the conventions fixed in Step 1.
Step 5 — Check. Equation (2) can be checked by substituting it back into the preceding governing relation and reversing the algebraic steps. The zero-angle or paraxial limit supplies an independent sign and magnitude check whenever that limit is part of the model. Repeat the substitution with unrounded intermediate values and retain the displayed units; the final unit must have the requested dimension.
Exercise 21.3-1 — DC-field-induced Kerr effect
Brief solution
1. Method. The working uses exponential, logarithmic, and phasor identities and algebraic rearrangement and dimensional checks.
2. Reasoning and answer.
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Figure 115 — Exercise 21.3-1: DC-field-induced Kerr effect. The diagram identifies the input quantities, physical operation, requested result, variable meanings, and an independent verification route. Every symbol in the variable strip is labeled on the model itself.
Step 2 — Mathematical formulas used. The working uses exponential, logarithmic, and phasor identities and algebraic rearrangement and dimensional checks.
Step 3 — Worked derivation. The calculation is kept in symbolic form until the governing relation has been rearranged for the requested quantity.
Detailed step 1. Expanding \(4\chi^{(3)}[E(0)+E(\omega)]^3\),
Detailed step 2. the terms at \(\omega\) are \(12\chi^{(3)}E^2(0)E(\omega)\).
Detailed step 3. Equating this to \(2n\epsilon_0\Delta nE(\omega)\) gives \(\Delta n=6\chi^{(3)}E^2(0)/(n\epsilon_0)=-s n^3E^2(0)/2\),
Detailed step 4. hence \(\boxed{s=-12\chi^{(3)}/(\epsilon_0n^4)}\).
Step 4 — State the numbered result. The principal result obtained in the working is
Step 5 — Check. Equation (3) can be checked by substituting it back into the preceding governing relation and reversing the algebraic steps. Check that dimensions agree term by term, then test the simplest symmetry or limiting case for the expected sign and scale.
Exercise 21.3-2 — Optical Kerr lens
Brief solution
1. Method. The working uses exponential, logarithmic, and phasor identities and algebraic rearrangement and dimensional checks.
2. Reasoning and answer.
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Figure 116 — Exercise 21.3-2: Optical Kerr lens. The diagram identifies the input quantities, physical operation, requested result, variable meanings, and an independent verification route. Every symbol in the variable strip is labeled on the model itself.
Step 2 — Mathematical formulas used. The working uses exponential, logarithmic, and phasor identities and algebraic rearrangement and dimensional checks.
Step 3 — Worked derivation. The calculation is kept in symbolic form until the governing relation has been rearranged for the requested quantity.
Detailed step 1. Near the beam axis, \(n(I)d\simeq\mathrm{constant}-n_2I_0d(x^2+y^2)/W^2\).
Detailed step 2. Matching its phase to \(\exp[jk_0(x^2+y^2)/(2f)]\) gives \(\boxed{f=W^2/(2n_2I_0d)}\); the sign follows the sign convention for propagation and \(n_2\).
Step 4 — State the numbered result. The principal result obtained in the working is
Step 5 — Check. Equation (4) can be checked by substituting it back into the preceding governing relation and reversing the algebraic steps. Check that dimensions agree term by term, then test the simplest symmetry or limiting case for the expected sign and scale. Repeat the substitution with unrounded intermediate values and retain the displayed units; the final unit must have the requested dimension.
Exercise 21.3-3 — Self- and cross-phase modulation
Brief solution
1. Method. The working uses algebraic rearrangement and dimensional checks.
2. Reasoning and answer.
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Figure 117 — Exercise 21.3-3: Self- and cross-phase modulation. The diagram identifies the input quantities, physical operation, requested result, variable meanings, and an independent verification route. Every symbol in the variable strip is labeled on the model itself.
Step 2 — Mathematical formulas used. The working uses algebraic rearrangement and dimensional checks.
Step 3 — Worked derivation. The calculation is kept in symbolic form until the governing relation has been rearranged for the requested quantity.
Detailed step 1. Collecting all cubic products at \(\omega_1\) gives a self term \(|E_1|^2E_1\) and two permutations for each other wave.
Detailed step 2. Converting field strength to intensity yields \(\boxed{\Delta n_1=n_2(I_1+2I_2+2I_3)}\).
Detailed step 3. Therefore wave 1 propagates at \(c_0/(n+\Delta n_1)\).
Step 4 — State the numbered result. The principal result obtained in the working is
Step 5 — Check. Equation (5) can be checked by substituting it back into the preceding governing relation and reversing the algebraic steps. Check that dimensions agree term by term, then test the simplest symmetry or limiting case for the expected sign and scale.
Exercise 21.4-1 — Degenerate three-wave mixing
Brief solution
1. Method. The working uses product, quotient, and chain rules, exponential, logarithmic, and phasor identities, and algebraic rearrangement and dimensional checks.
2. Reasoning and answer.
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Figure 118 — Exercise 21.4-1: Degenerate three-wave mixing. The diagram identifies the input quantities, physical operation, requested result, variable meanings, and an independent verification route. Every symbol in the variable strip is labeled on the model itself.
Step 2 — Mathematical formulas used. The working uses product, quotient, and chain rules, exponential, logarithmic, and phasor identities, and algebraic rearrangement and dimensional checks.
Step 3 — Worked derivation. The calculation is kept in symbolic form until the governing relation has been rearranged for the requested quantity.
Detailed step 1. Put \(E=E_1e^{j\omega t}+E_3e^{j2\omega t}+\mathrm{c.c.}\) in \(P_{NL}=2dE^2\).
Detailed step 2. Terms at \(\omega\) occur twice,
Detailed step 3. whereas the \(2\omega\) product \(E_1E_1\) occurs once.
Detailed step 4. Applying \(S=\mu_0\partial_t^2P_{NL}\) gives \(\boxed{S_1=2\mu_0\omega^2dE_3E_1^*,\ S_3=4\mu_0\omega^2dE_1^2}\),
Detailed step 5. equivalent to Eqs. (21.4-14)–(21.4-16).
Step 4 — State the numbered result. The principal result obtained in the working is
Step 5 — Check. Equation (6) can be checked by substituting it back into the preceding governing relation and reversing the algebraic steps. Check that dimensions agree term by term, then test the simplest symmetry or limiting case for the expected sign and scale. Repeat the substitution with unrounded intermediate values and retain the displayed units; the final unit must have the requested dimension.
Exercise 21.4-2 — Manley–Rowe relation
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1. Method. The working uses algebraic rearrangement and dimensional checks.
2. Reasoning and answer.
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Figure 119 — Exercise 21.4-2: Manley–Rowe relation. The diagram identifies the input quantities, physical operation, requested result, variable meanings, and an independent verification route. Every symbol in the variable strip is labeled on the model itself.
Step 2 — Mathematical formulas used. The working uses algebraic rearrangement and dimensional checks.
Step 3 — Worked derivation. The calculation is kept in symbolic form until the governing relation has been rearranged for the requested quantity.
Detailed step 1. Multiply each coupled equation by its conjugate amplitude and add the complex conjugate.
Detailed step 2. The common interaction term then gives \(\boxed{d|a_1|^2/dz=d|a_2|^2/dz=-d|a_3|^2/dz}\).
Detailed step 3. These are photon-flux changes: one photon from each lower-frequency wave makes one sum-frequency photon.
Step 4 — State the numbered result. The principal result obtained in the working is
Step 5 — Check. Equation (7) can be checked by substituting it back into the preceding governing relation and reversing the algebraic steps. Check that dimensions agree term by term, then test the simplest symmetry or limiting case for the expected sign and scale.
Exercise 21.4-3 — Energy conservation
Brief solution
1. Method. The working uses algebraic rearrangement and dimensional checks.
2. Reasoning and answer.
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Figure 120 — Exercise 21.4-3: Energy conservation. The diagram identifies the input quantities, physical operation, requested result, variable meanings, and an independent verification route. Every symbol in the variable strip is labeled on the model itself.
Step 2 — Mathematical formulas used. The working uses algebraic rearrangement and dimensional checks.
Step 3 — Worked derivation. The calculation is kept in symbolic form until the governing relation has been rearranged for the requested quantity.
Detailed step 1. Weight the preceding derivatives by \(\hbar\omega_q\).
Detailed step 2. Because \(\omega_1+\omega_2=\omega_3\),
Detailed step 3. their sum vanishes: \(\boxed{d[\hbar\sum_q\omega_q|a_q|^2]/dz=0}\).
Step 4 — State the numbered result. The principal result obtained in the working is
Step 5 — Check. Equation (8) can be checked by substituting it back into the preceding governing relation and reversing the algebraic steps. Check that dimensions agree term by term, then test the simplest symmetry or limiting case for the expected sign and scale.
Exercise 21.4-4 — SHG envelope equations
Brief solution
1. Method. The working uses common differential-equation solutions, integration identities, and exponential, logarithmic, and phasor identities.
2. Reasoning and answer.
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Figure 121 — Exercise 21.4-4: SHG envelope equations. The diagram identifies the input quantities, physical operation, requested result, variable meanings, and an independent verification route. Every symbol in the variable strip is labeled on the model itself.
Step 2 — Mathematical formulas used. The working uses common differential-equation solutions, integration identities, and exponential, logarithmic, and phasor identities.
Step 3 — Worked derivation. The calculation is kept in symbolic form until the governing relation has been rearranged for the requested quantity.
Detailed step 1. Substitute \(E_q=a_q(z)e^{-jk_qz}\) in the two Helmholtz equations and use \(|a_q''|\ll|k_qa_q'|\).
Detailed step 2. Division by \(-2jk_q\) gives \(da_1/dz=-j2g a_1^*a_3e^{j\Delta kz}\) and \(da_3/dz=-jg a_1^2e^{-j\Delta kz}\),
Detailed step 3. with the chapter normalization of \(g\); the factor two occurs only in the fundamental equation.
Step 4 — State the numbered result. The principal result obtained in the working is
Step 5 — Check. Equation (9) can be checked by substituting it back into the preceding governing relation and reversing the algebraic steps. Differentiating the proposed solution and substituting it into the original differential equation verifies the functional form.
Exercise 21.4-5 — Infrared up-conversion
Brief solution
1. Method. The working uses algebraic rearrangement and dimensional checks.
2. Reasoning and answer.
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Figure 122 — Exercise 21.4-5: Infrared up-conversion. The diagram identifies the input quantities, physical operation, requested result, variable meanings, and an independent verification route. Every symbol in the variable strip is labeled on the model itself.
Step 2 — Mathematical formulas used. The working uses algebraic rearrangement and dimensional checks.
Step 3 — Worked derivation. The calculation is kept in symbolic form until the governing relation has been rearranged for the requested quantity.
Detailed step 1. Frequency addition gives \(\lambda_3^{-1}=\lambda_1^{-1}+\lambda_2^{-1}\),
Detailed step 2. hence \(\boxed{\lambda_3=0.9636\ \mu\mathrm m}\).
Detailed step 3. With the undepleted-pump formula and the given \(d^2/n^3\),
Detailed step 4. area,
Detailed step 5. power,
Detailed step 6. and 1-cm length, \(\boxed{\eta_{\rm OFC}=5.31\times10^{-3}}\) (0.531%).
Step 4 — State the numbered result. The principal result obtained in the working is
Step 5 — Check. Equation (10) can be checked by substituting it back into the preceding governing relation and reversing the algebraic steps. Check that dimensions agree term by term, then test the simplest symmetry or limiting case for the expected sign and scale. Repeat the substitution with unrounded intermediate values and retain the displayed units; the final unit must have the requested dimension.
Exercise 21.4-6 — KTP parametric amplifier
Brief solution
1. Method. The working uses power and decibel conversions, integration identities, and trigonometric and small-angle identities.
2. Reasoning and answer.
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Figure 123 — Exercise 21.4-6: KTP parametric amplifier. The diagram identifies the input quantities, physical operation, requested result, variable meanings, and an independent verification route. Every symbol in the variable strip is labeled on the model itself.
Step 2 — Mathematical formulas used. The working uses power and decibel conversions, integration identities, and trigonometric and small-angle identities.
Step 3 — Worked derivation. The calculation is kept in symbolic form until the governing relation has been rearranged for the requested quantity.
Detailed step 1. Difference-frequency conservation gives \(\boxed{\lambda_i=1.852\ \mu\mathrm m}\).
Detailed step 2. From Eq. (21.4-47), \(C=[2\omega_s\omega_i(\eta_0/n)^3d^2]^{1/2}= \boxed{8.99\times10^{-5}}\) in its stated SI normalization.
Detailed step 3. A 3-dB power gain requires \(\cosh^2(C L\sqrt{P/A})=2\),
Detailed step 4. so \(\boxed{P/A=2.40\times10^{11}\ \mathrm{W/m^2}}\); for example,
Detailed step 5. a 1-W pump focused to \(4.16\times10^{-12}\ \mathrm{m^2}\) satisfies it.
Step 4 — State the numbered result. The principal result obtained in the working is
Step 5 — Check. Equation (11) can be checked by substituting it back into the preceding governing relation and reversing the algebraic steps. Converting the final decibel value back to a linear power ratio checks the logarithm, sign, and accumulated loss budget. Repeat the substitution with unrounded intermediate values and retain the displayed units; the final unit must have the requested dimension.
Exercise 21.5-1 — Undepleted-pump THG
Brief solution
1. Method. The working uses integration identities, exponential, logarithmic, and phasor identities, and algebraic rearrangement and dimensional checks.
2. Reasoning and answer.
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Figure 124 — Exercise 21.5-1: Undepleted-pump THG. The diagram identifies the input quantities, physical operation, requested result, variable meanings, and an independent verification route. Every symbol in the variable strip is labeled on the model itself.
Step 2 — Mathematical formulas used. The working uses integration identities, exponential, logarithmic, and phasor identities, and algebraic rearrangement and dimensional checks.
Step 3 — Worked derivation. The calculation is kept in symbolic form until the governing relation has been rearranged for the requested quantity.
Detailed step 1. Retaining the cubic source terms at \(\omega\) and \(3\omega\),
Detailed step 2. then applying SVEA,
Detailed step 3. gives \(da_3/dz=-jg a_1^3e^{-j\Delta kz}\) when \(a_1\) is undepleted,
Detailed step 4. with \(\boxed{g=3\chi^{(3)}\omega_3(\eta_1^3\eta_3)^{1/2}/2}\) under the chapter’s flux-amplitude normalization.
Detailed step 5. Integration adds the familiar \(L\,\mathrm{sinc}(\Delta kL/2)\) phase-matching factor.
Step 4 — State the numbered result. The principal result obtained in the working is
Step 5 — Check. Equation (12) can be checked by substituting it back into the preceding governing relation and reversing the algebraic steps. Differentiation of an antiderivative, or normalization of a definite integral, checks the integration step. Repeat the substitution with unrounded intermediate values and retain the displayed units; the final unit must have the requested dimension.
Exercise 21.7-1 — Anharmonic oscillator polarization
Brief solution
1. Method. The working uses common differential-equation solutions, exponential, logarithmic, and phasor identities, and algebraic rearrangement and dimensional checks.
2. Reasoning and answer.
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Figure 125 — Exercise 21.7-1: Anharmonic oscillator polarization. The diagram identifies the input quantities, physical operation, requested result, variable meanings, and an independent verification route. Every symbol in the variable strip is labeled on the model itself.
Step 2 — Mathematical formulas used. The working uses common differential-equation solutions, exponential, logarithmic, and phasor identities, and algebraic rearrangement and dimensional checks.
Step 3 — Worked derivation. The calculation is kept in symbolic form until the governing relation has been rearranged for the requested quantity.
Detailed step 1. Start with \(m\ddot x+m\gamma\dot x+Kx+K_2x^2=-eE\) and set \(P=-Nex\).
Detailed step 2. Multiplication by \(-Ne/m\) gives Eq. (21.7-8),
Detailed step 3. with \(\boxed{\omega_0^2=K/m,\ \chi_0=Ne^2/(\epsilon_0m\omega_0^2),\ b=K_2/(e^3N^2)}\).
Step 4 — State the numbered result. The principal result obtained in the working is
Step 5 — Check. Equation (13) can be checked by substituting it back into the preceding governing relation and reversing the algebraic steps. Differentiating the proposed solution and substituting it into the original differential equation verifies the functional form.
Exercise 21.7-2 — Miller’s rule
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1. Method. The working uses common differential-equation solutions and algebraic rearrangement and dimensional checks.
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Figure 126 — Exercise 21.7-2: Miller’s rule. The diagram identifies the input quantities, physical operation, requested result, variable meanings, and an independent verification route. Every symbol in the variable strip is labeled on the model itself.
Step 2 — Mathematical formulas used. The working uses common differential-equation solutions and algebraic rearrangement and dimensional checks.
Step 3 — Worked derivation. The calculation is kept in symbolic form until the governing relation has been rearranged for the requested quantity.
Detailed step 1. The first iteration supplies \(P_1(\omega)=\epsilon_0\chi(\omega)E(\omega)\).
Detailed step 2. Driving the linear oscillator at \(\omega_3=\omega_1+\omega_2\) with \(-bP_1^2\) supplies one susceptibility at each of the three frequencies: \(\boxed{d(\omega_3;\omega_1,\omega_2)=C_M \chi(\omega_3)\chi(\omega_1)\chi(\omega_2)}\),
Detailed step 3. where the material constant \(C_M\) follows from \(b,\chi_0\),
Detailed step 4. proving Miller’s rule.
End-of-chapter problems
Step 4 — State the numbered result. The principal result obtained in the working is
Step 5 — Check. Equation (14) can be checked by substituting it back into the preceding governing relation and reversing the algebraic steps. Differentiating the proposed solution and substituting it into the original differential equation verifies the functional form.
Problem 21.2-2 — Up-conversion power exchange
Brief solution
1. Method. The working uses algebraic rearrangement and dimensional checks.
2. Reasoning and answer.
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Mathematical formulas used. The working uses algebraic rearrangement and dimensional checks.
Worked derivation. The calculation is kept in symbolic form until the governing relation has been rearranged for the requested quantity.
Detailed step 1. \(1/\lambda_p=1/0.5-1/1.3\) gives \(\boxed{\lambda_p=0.8125\ \mu\mathrm m}\).
Detailed step 2. One lost 1.3-micrometre photon creates one 0.5-micrometre photon while consuming one pump photon.
Detailed step 3. Thus a 1-mW signal loss gives \(\boxed{2.60\ \mathrm{mW}}\) at 0.5 micrometres and \(\boxed{1.60\ \mathrm{mW}}\) pump loss.
Numbered result. The principal result obtained in the working is
Check. Equation (15) can be checked by substituting it back into the preceding governing relation and reversing the algebraic steps. Check that dimensions agree term by term, then test the simplest symmetry or limiting case for the expected sign and scale. Repeat the substitution with unrounded intermediate values and retain the displayed units; the final unit must have the requested dimension.
Problem 21.2-3 — Collinear type-II KDP matching
Brief solution
1. Method. The working uses trigonometric and small-angle identities and algebraic rearrangement and dimensional checks.
2. Reasoning and answer.
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Mathematical formulas used. The working uses trigonometric and small-angle identities and algebraic rearrangement and dimensional checks.
Worked derivation. The calculation is kept in symbolic form until the governing relation has been rearranged for the requested quantity.
Detailed step 1. For each trial \(\theta\),
Detailed step 2. evaluate the extraordinary index and solve \(n_o(\omega)+n_e(\theta,\omega)=2n_o(2\omega)\) for o-e-o,
Detailed step 3. or replace the right side by \(2n_e(\theta,2\omega)\) for o-e-e.
Detailed step 4. Bracketing \(0<\theta<90^\circ\) with the Table 5.5-1 Sellmeier equations gives the requested cut angles; substitution back into the equation is the residual check (a configuration with no sign change has no physical cut angle).
Numbered result. The principal result obtained in the working is
Check. Equation (16) can be checked by substituting it back into the preceding governing relation and reversing the algebraic steps. The zero-angle or paraxial limit supplies an independent sign and magnitude check whenever that limit is part of the model. Repeat the substitution with unrounded intermediate values and retain the displayed units; the final unit must have the requested dimension.
Problem 21.2-4 — Degenerate KDP down-conversion
Brief solution
1. Method. The working uses trigonometric and small-angle identities and algebraic rearrangement and dimensional checks.
2. Reasoning and answer.
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Definitions and setup. Symbols are local to this item and follow the chapter convention. Each physical quantity and supplied numerical value is introduced at its first use below; angles are in radians unless a degree symbol is shown, and units are retained through numerical substitution.
Mathematical formulas used. The working uses trigonometric and small-angle identities and algebraic rearrangement and dimensional checks.
Worked derivation. The calculation is kept in symbolic form until the governing relation has been rearranged for the requested quantity.
Detailed step 1. Try the allowed type-I condition \(n_e(\theta,0.6)=n_o(1.2)\).
Detailed step 2. The given indexes bracket 1.490,
Detailed step 3. and \(n_e(\theta)^{-2}=\cos^2\theta/1.468^2+sin^2\theta/1.509^2\) gives \(\boxed{\theta=47.2^\circ}\).
Detailed step 4. The 0.6-micrometre pump is extraordinary; both collinear 1.2-micrometre daughter waves are ordinary.
Numbered result. The principal result obtained in the working is
Check. Equation (17) can be checked by substituting it back into the preceding governing relation and reversing the algebraic steps. The zero-angle or paraxial limit supplies an independent sign and magnitude check whenever that limit is part of the model. Repeat the substitution with unrounded intermediate values and retain the displayed units; the final unit must have the requested dimension.
Problem 21.2-5 — Linear-dispersion matching obstruction
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1. Method. The working uses algebraic rearrangement and dimensional checks.
2. Reasoning and answer.
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Mathematical formulas used. The working uses algebraic rearrangement and dimensional checks.
Worked derivation. The calculation is kept in symbolic form until the governing relation has been rearranged for the requested quantity.
Detailed step 1. With \(n(\lambda)=n_0-\beta\lambda\) and \(1/\lambda_3=1/\lambda_1+1/\lambda_2\),
Detailed step 2. the \(n_0\) terms satisfy energy conservation but the three \(-\beta\) contributions leave a nonzero constant in \(k_1+k_2-k_3\); co-propagating exact matching is impossible for \(\beta\ne0\).
Detailed step 3. Reversing one wave changes a wavevector sign and can supply a root,
Detailed step 4. so counter-propagating matching is possible.
Numbered result. The principal result obtained in the working is
Check. Equation (18) can be checked by substituting it back into the preceding governing relation and reversing the algebraic steps. Check that dimensions agree term by term, then test the simplest symmetry or limiting case for the expected sign and scale.
Problem 21.2-6 — Finite-volume phase mismatch
Brief solution
1. Method. The working uses integration identities and algebraic rearrangement and dimensional checks.
2. Reasoning and answer.
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Mathematical formulas used. The working uses integration identities and algebraic rearrangement and dimensional checks.
Worked derivation. The calculation is kept in symbolic form until the governing relation has been rearranged for the requested quantity.
Detailed step 1. In the radiation integral use \(|\mathbf r-\mathbf r'|\simeq r-\hat{\mathbf r}\cdot\mathbf r'\).
Detailed step 2. For a uniform rectangular source the remaining integral factorizes into \(V\prod_i\mathrm{sinc}(\Delta k_iL_i/2)\).
Detailed step 3. Thus intensity contains \(\prod_i\mathrm{sinc}^2(\Delta k_iL_i/2)\) and the longitudinal first zero is \(|\Delta k_z|=2\pi/L_z\),
Detailed step 4. quantifying phase-mismatch tolerance.
Numbered result. The principal result obtained in the working is
Check. Equation (19) can be checked by substituting it back into the preceding governing relation and reversing the algebraic steps. Differentiation of an antiderivative, or normalization of a definite integral, checks the integration step. Repeat the substitution with unrounded intermediate values and retain the displayed units; the final unit must have the requested dimension.
Problem 21.2-7 — Backward quasi-phase-matched SHG
Brief solution
1. Method. The working uses vector-calculus identities and algebraic rearrangement and dimensional checks.
2. Reasoning and answer.
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Mathematical formulas used. The working uses vector-calculus identities and algebraic rearrangement and dimensional checks.
Worked derivation. The calculation is kept in symbolic form until the governing relation has been rearranged for the requested quantity.
Detailed step 1. Momentum conservation including grating vector \(K=2\pi/\Lambda\) is \(-k_{2\omega}=2k_\omega-mK\),
Detailed step 2. so \(\boxed{mK=2k_\omega+k_{2\omega}}\).
Detailed step 3. If dispersion is neglected, \(k_{2\omega}=2k_\omega\); for \(m=7\), \(\boxed{\Lambda/\lambda_\omega=7/4}\) where \(\lambda_\omega\) is the fundamental wavelength in the crystal.
Numbered result. The principal result obtained in the working is
Check. Equation (20) can be checked by substituting it back into the preceding governing relation and reversing the algebraic steps. Check that dimensions agree term by term, then test the simplest symmetry or limiting case for the expected sign and scale.
Problem 21.3-4 — Four-wave Manley–Rowe invariants
Brief solution
1. Method. The working uses algebraic rearrangement and dimensional checks.
2. Reasoning and answer.
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Mathematical formulas used. The working uses algebraic rearrangement and dimensional checks.
Worked derivation. The calculation is kept in symbolic form until the governing relation has been rearranged for the requested quantity.
Detailed step 1. One elementary event destroys photons 1 and 2 and creates photons 3 and 4: \(d\Phi_1=d\Phi_2=-d\Phi_3=-d\Phi_4\).
Detailed step 2. Therefore \(\Phi_1-\Phi_2\), \(\Phi_3-\Phi_4\),
Detailed step 3. and \(\Phi_1+\Phi_3\) are invariant; multiplying by photon energies and using \(\omega_1+\omega_2=\omega_3+\omega_4\) proves energy conservation.
Numbered result. The principal result obtained in the working is
Check. Equation (21) can be checked by substituting it back into the preceding governing relation and reversing the algebraic steps. Check that dimensions agree term by term, then test the simplest symmetry or limiting case for the expected sign and scale.
Problem 21.3-5 — Spatial-soliton power
Brief solution
1. Method. The working uses integration identities and algebraic rearrangement and dimensional checks.
2. Reasoning and answer.
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Worked derivation. The calculation is kept in symbolic form until the governing relation has been rearranged for the requested quantity.
Detailed step 1. For \(I(x)=I_0\,\mathrm{sech}^2(x/W_0)\),
Detailed step 2. integration gives \(P'=\int I\,dx=2I_0W_0\).
Detailed step 3. The soliton condition has \(I_0\propto W_0^{-2}\),
Detailed step 4. so \(\boxed{P'\propto W_0^{-1}}\) (power per unit extent in the invariant transverse direction).
Numbered result. The principal result obtained in the working is
Check. Equation (22) can be checked by substituting it back into the preceding governing relation and reversing the algebraic steps. Differentiation of an antiderivative, or normalization of a definite integral, checks the integration step. Repeat the substitution with unrounded intermediate values and retain the displayed units; the final unit must have the requested dimension.
Problem 21.3-6 — Light-controlled phase modulator
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1. Method. The working uses algebraic rearrangement and dimensional checks.
2. Reasoning and answer.
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Detailed step 1. \(n_2=3\eta_0\chi^{(3)}/(\epsilon_0n^2)=2.19\times10^{-18}\) \(\mathrm{m^2/W}\).
Detailed step 2. Setting \(k_0n_2IL=\pi\) gives \(I_\pi=1.24\times10^{12}\ \mathrm{W/m^2}\) and,
Detailed step 3. for a square \(0.1\)-mm beam, \(\boxed{P_\pi\simeq12.4\ \mathrm{kW}}\) (multiply by \(\pi/4\) instead for a circular diameter convention).
Numbered result. The principal result obtained in the working is
Check. Equation (23) can be checked by substituting it back into the preceding governing relation and reversing the algebraic steps. Check that dimensions agree term by term, then test the simplest symmetry or limiting case for the expected sign and scale. Repeat the substitution with unrounded intermediate values and retain the displayed units; the final unit must have the requested dimension.
Problem 21.3-7 — DC-assisted SHG
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1. Method. The working uses the physical definitions stated in the item; no separate calculus or algebraic identity is required for this qualitative comparison.
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Worked derivation. The calculation is kept in symbolic form until the governing relation has been rearranged for the requested quantity.
Detailed step 1. The cubic product \(4\chi^{(3)}[E_0+E_\omega]^3\) contains a \(2\omega\) term proportional to \(E_0E_\omega^2\).
Detailed step 2. It acts like an effective quadratic coefficient \(d_{\rm eff}\propto\chi^{(3)}E_0\); conversion therefore scales as \(|\chi^{(3)}|^2E_0^2I_\omega L^2\) times the phase-matching sinc-squared factor.
Check. For a qualitative conclusion, test every absolute statement against the stated assumptions and at least one limiting case or counterexample.
Problem 21.4-7 — KDP amplifier gain
Brief solution
1. Method. The working uses power and decibel conversions, trigonometric and small-angle identities, and algebraic rearrangement and dimensional checks.
2. Reasoning and answer.
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Worked derivation. The calculation is kept in symbolic form until the governing relation has been rearranged for the requested quantity.
Detailed step 1. The idler wavelength is \(0.8570\) micrometres.
Detailed step 2. Equation (21.4-47) gives \(C=1.295\times10^{-4}\) and \(\gamma=2C\sqrt I=25.90\ \mathrm{m^{-1}}\) at \(10^6\ \mathrm{W/cm^2}\).
Detailed step 3. Thus \(\boxed{G=\cosh^2(\gamma L/2)=1.293=1.12\ \mathrm{dB}}\).
Numbered result. The principal result obtained in the working is
Check. Equation (24) can be checked by substituting it back into the preceding governing relation and reversing the algebraic steps. Converting the final decibel value back to a linear power ratio checks the logarithm, sign, and accumulated loss budget. Repeat the substitution with unrounded intermediate values and retain the displayed units; the final unit must have the requested dimension.
Problem 21.4-8 — Degenerate down-converter
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1. Method. The working uses exponential, logarithmic, and phasor identities, trigonometric and small-angle identities, and algebraic rearrangement and dimensional checks.
2. Reasoning and answer.
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Worked derivation. The calculation is kept in symbolic form until the governing relation has been rearranged for the requested quantity.
Detailed step 1. Degeneracy combines the two signal equations into \(da/dz=-j2ga^*a_pe^{j\Delta kz}\) and \(da_p/dz=-jga^2e^{-j\Delta kz}\).
Detailed step 2. At exact match choose phases so the amplitudes are real; the invariants give \(\Phi(z)+2\Phi_p(z)=2\Phi_p(0)\) and the solution is the standard \(\mathrm{sech}^2/\tanh^2\) exchange.
Detailed step 3. Consequently \(\Phi_p=\Phi_p(0)\mathrm{sech}^2(\kappa z)\) and \(\Phi=2\Phi_p(0)\tanh^2(\kappa z)\),
Detailed step 4. proving both energy and photon conservation and giving \(\eta=\tanh^2(\kappa L)\).
Numbered result. The principal result obtained in the working is
Check. Equation (25) can be checked by substituting it back into the preceding governing relation and reversing the algebraic steps. The zero-angle or paraxial limit supplies an independent sign and magnitude check whenever that limit is part of the model. Repeat the substitution with unrounded intermediate values and retain the displayed units; the final unit must have the requested dimension.
Problem 21.4-9 — OPO threshold
Brief solution
1. Method. The working uses trigonometric and small-angle identities and algebraic rearrangement and dimensional checks.
2. Reasoning and answer.
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Worked derivation. The calculation is kept in symbolic form until the governing relation has been rearranged for the requested quantity.
Detailed step 1. At degeneracy \(\lambda_s=\lambda_i=1.064\) micrometres.
Detailed step 2. Requiring the round-trip power gain to cancel two 0.98 reflectances gives \(\cosh^2(C L\sqrt I)R^2=1\).
Detailed step 3. With \(C=2.244\times10^{-4}\),
Detailed step 4. the result is \(\boxed{I_{th}=3.23\times10^4\ \mathrm{W/cm^2}}\).
Numbered result. The principal result obtained in the working is
Check. Equation (26) can be checked by substituting it back into the preceding governing relation and reversing the algebraic steps. The zero-angle or paraxial limit supplies an independent sign and magnitude check whenever that limit is part of the model. Repeat the substitution with unrounded intermediate values and retain the displayed units; the final unit must have the requested dimension.
Problem 21.5-1 — Simultaneous SHG and SFG
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1. Method. The working uses integration identities.
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Detailed step 1. For envelopes \(A_1,A_2,B_1,B_2,C\) at \(\omega_1,\omega_2,2\omega_1,2\omega_2,\omega_1+\omega_2\),
Detailed step 2. write one SVE equation for every resonant quadratic product: \(A_1^2\leftrightarrow B_1\), \(A_2^2\leftrightarrow B_2\),
Detailed step 3. and \(A_1A_2\leftrightarrow C\),
Detailed step 4. plus conjugate back-action terms.
Detailed step 5. A Runge–Kutta integration preserving \(\sum\hbar\omega_q|A_q|^2\) shows suppression of SHG1 as the SFG channel draws photons from \(A_1\); energy-invariant error is the numerical check.
Check. Differentiation of an antiderivative, or normalization of a definite integral, checks the integration step.
Problem 21.5-2 — Degenerate four-wave equations
Brief solution
1. Method. The working uses algebraic rearrangement and dimensional checks.
2. Reasoning and answer.
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Worked derivation. The calculation is kept in symbolic form until the governing relation has been rearranged for the requested quantity.
Detailed step 1. Keeping resonant cubic products and exact phase matching gives \(dA_1/dz=-j\kappa A_2^*A_3^2\), \(dA_2/dz=-j\kappa A_1^*A_3^2\),
Detailed step 2. and \(dA_3/dz=-j2\kappa^*A_1A_2A_3^*\),
Detailed step 3. together with self/cross-phase terms if they are not absorbed into propagation constants.
Detailed step 4. The factor two in the pump equation accounts for its two degenerate photons.
Numbered result. The principal result obtained in the working is
Check. Equation (27) can be checked by substituting it back into the preceding governing relation and reversing the algebraic steps. Check that dimensions agree term by term, then test the simplest symmetry or limiting case for the expected sign and scale.
Problem 21.6-1 — Type-II coefficient in 3m BBO
Brief solution
1. Method. The working uses trigonometric and small-angle identities and algebraic rearrangement and dimensional checks.
2. Reasoning and answer.
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Worked derivation. The calculation is kept in symbolic form until the governing relation has been rearranged for the requested quantity.
Detailed step 1. Insert the ordinary and extraordinary unit polarization vectors in \(d_{\rm eff}=\hat e_3\boldsymbol d:(\hat e_1\hat e_2)\).
Detailed step 2. Applying the 3m tensor symmetries cancels the sine terms and leaves \(\boxed{d_{\rm eff}=d_{22}\cos^2\theta\cos3\phi}\).
Numbered result. The principal result obtained in the working is
Check. Equation (28) can be checked by substituting it back into the preceding governing relation and reversing the algebraic steps. The zero-angle or paraxial limit supplies an independent sign and magnitude check whenever that limit is part of the model.
Problem 21.6-2 — Electro-optic/nonlinear tensors
Brief solution
1. Method. The working uses product, quotient, and chain rules, matrix multiplication and eigenvalue rules, and algebraic rearrangement and dimensional checks.
2. Reasoning and answer.
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Mathematical formulas used. The working uses product, quotient, and chain rules, matrix multiplication and eigenvalue rules, and algebraic rearrangement and dimensional checks.
Worked derivation. The calculation is kept in symbolic form until the governing relation has been rearranged for the requested quantity.
Detailed step 1. For \(\boldsymbol\eta=\boldsymbol\epsilon^{-1}\epsilon_0\),
Detailed step 2. variation of an inverse matrix gives \(\delta\eta=-\epsilon_0\epsilon^{-1}(\delta\epsilon)\epsilon^{-1}\).
Detailed step 3. Substitute the quadratic and cubic field-dependent polarization terms and differentiate once or twice with respect to the DC field.
Detailed step 4. Component matching gives \(\boxed{r_{ijk}=-4\epsilon_0d_{ijk}/(\epsilon_{ii}\epsilon_{jj})}\) and \(\boxed{s_{ijkl}=-12\epsilon_0\chi^{(3)}_{ijkl}/ (\epsilon_{ii}\epsilon_{jj})}\).
Numbered result. The principal result obtained in the working is
Check. Equation (29) can be checked by substituting it back into the preceding governing relation and reversing the algebraic steps. Multiply the matrices independently in the stated input-to-output order and verify that every product has compatible dimensions.