title: Noncritically phase-matched second-harmonic generation in cesium lithium borate.
abstract: Efficient generation of 236-nm light was demonstrated by use of noncritically phase-matched second-harmonic generation in cesium lithium borate. Noncritical phase matching provided approximately 20x the nonlinear drive for second-harmonic generation than beta-barium borate for 236-nm generation. The 236-nm wavelength is the fourth harmonic of a 946-nm Nd:YAG laser. Phase matching was accomplished at a crystal temperature of -15 degrees C.
authors.affiliation: Aculight Corporation, Suite 113, 11805 North Creek Parkway South, Bothell, Washington 98011, USA. daveg@aculight.com
authors.forename: David C
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Gerstenberger
authors.forename: Thomas M
authors.initials: TM
authors.lastname: Trautmann
authors.forename: Mark S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Bowers