title: Theoretical study of the anisotropic diffraction of light waves by acoustic waves in lithium niobate crystals.
abstract: The anisotropic diffraction of light by high frequency longitudinal ultrasonic waves in the tangential phase matching configuration may present some definite advantages over the same interaction using transverse acoustic waves. A systematic search for favorable crystal cuts in lithium niobate was worked out. The main results of this study are reported here; they enable the choice of the best configuration for a given operating center frequency.
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Rouvaen
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Waxin
authors.forename: M G
authors.initials: MG
authors.lastname: Gazalet
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Bridoux