Efficient Broadband THz Generation from New Standards in Optical Rectification

• Published in: 2023 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO) pp. 1 - 2
• Main Authors: Green, Natalie K., Wayne Palmer, Bruce, Rader, Claire, Ho, Sin-Hang Enoch, Zaccardi, Zachary B., Ludlow, Daisy J., Lutz, Matthew J., Alejandro, Aldair, Nielson, Megan F., Valdivia-Berroeta, Gabriel A., Chartrand, Caitlin, Peterson, Paige, Michaelis, David J., Johnson, Jeremy A.
• Format: Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Published: OSA 01.05.2023
• Subjects: Broadband communication; Crystals; Electrooptical waveguides; Industries; Lasers and electrooptics; Nonlinear optics

We present the optical and THz properties of highly efficient organic nonlinear optical crystals PNPA and MNA. These crystals outperform industry standards in broadband THz generation through optical rectification of IR light pulses.