Nonlinear Optics and Optical Parametric Oscillators: From Fundamentals to Cutting-Edge Research
A special issue of Photonics (ISSN 2304-6732). This special issue belongs to the section "Lasers, Light Sources and Sensors".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2025 | Viewed by 156
Special Issue Editor
Interests: Micro/nano photonics
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Nonlinear optics is a field that studies the interaction of intense light with matter, leading to phenomena that do not occur under weak illumination. Key phenomena in nonlinear optics include second-harmonic generation (SHG), sum-frequency generation (SFG), and parametric processes. Optical parametric oscillators (OPOs) are versatile devices that generate coherent light through nonlinear processes. They utilize a nonlinear crystal to convert a pump laser’s energy into signal and idler waves. OPOs have found applications in spectroscopy, quantum optics experiments, and extending the wavelength ranges of existing lasers.
Recent research reveals a growing trend in the use of the Lithium Niobate-on-Insulator (LNOI) platforms for integrated solutions in nonlinear optics. These findings underscore LNOI platforms’ potential for use in applications including OPOs, supercontinuum generation, optical frequency comb generation, and spontaneous parametric down-conversion for quantum optics. Furthermore, researchers are exploring cutting-edge physics, including topological photonics and non-Hermitian physics, to understand and control photon dynamics in nonlinear processes. This opens exciting possibilities for next-generation photonic devices and fundamental research.
This Special Issue will publish high-quality papers that explore emerging trends in nonlinear optics. It covers theoretical models, experimental techniques, and recent advancements in materials and devices. By seamlessly integrating nonlinear optical systems into state-of-the-art photonic circuits, we aim to expand scientific understanding and drive technological innovation, allowing researchers to identify novel research directions and practical applications. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following topics:
- Optical parametric oscillators;
- Ultrafast optics;
- Integrated photonics;
- Nonlinear topological photonics;
- Quantum optics;
- Photonic crystals and metamaterials;
- Nanophotonics;
- Biophotonics.
Dr. Wange Song
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- optical parametric oscillators
- ultrafast optics
- integrated photonics
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