title: Difference-frequency generation with quantum-limited efficiency in triply-resonant nonlinear cavities.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA. ibburges@fas.harvard.edu
authors.forename: Ian B
authors.initials: IB
authors.lastname: Burgess
authors.forename: Alejandro W
authors.initials: AW
authors.lastname: Rodriguez
authors.forename: Murray W
authors.initials: MW
authors.lastname: McCutcheon
authors.forename: Jorge
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Bravo-Abad
authors.forename: Yinan
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Zhang
authors.forename: Steven G
authors.initials: SG
authors.lastname: Johnson
authors.forename: Marko
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Loncar
mesh_terms: D017076:Computer-Aided Design; D004867:Equipment Design; D019544:Equipment Failure Analysis; D017711:Nonlinear Dynamics; D055096:Optical Devices; D011789:Quantum Theory; D012031:Refractometry / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D014159:Transducers