Simultaneous collinear and non-collinear parametric generation in 1D single grating periodically poled lithium tantalate.

We report a detailed study of multiple wavelengths optical parametric generation in a single grating one-dimensional periodically poled lithium tantalate crystal. Simultaneous collinear and non-collinear generations are observed around the pump collinear direction. Similar spectra are found in continuous spatial positions symmetrical to the collinear direction, with decreasing signal and increasing idler wavelengths, associated with decreasing powers when the far-field angle increases. A phase matching scheme is proposed to describe these interactions. Numerical simulations emphasize the agreement of our phase matching scheme with the experimental results. Single-pass gain and high pump power density are very likely at the origin of the simultaneous collinear and non-collinear QPM interactions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]