Difference-frequency generation with quantum-limited efficiency in triply-resonant nonlinear cavities.
We present a comprehensive study of second-order nonlinear difference frequency generation in triply resonant cavities using a theoretical framework based on coupled-mode theory. We show that optimal "quantum-limited" conversion efficiency can be achieved at any pump power when the powers at the pump and idler frequencies satisfy a critical relationship. We demonstrate the existence of a broad parameter range in which all triply-resonant DFG processes exhibit monostable conversion. We also demonstrate the existence of a geometry-dependent bistable region.
Burgess
Ian B
IB
School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA. ibburges@fas.harvard.edu
Rodriguez
Alejandro W
AW
McCutcheon
Murray W
MW
Bravo-Abad
Jorge
J
Zhang
Yinan
Y
Johnson
Steven G
SG
Loncar
Marko
M
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