Simulation of Cerenkov radiation for second harmonic generation and experimental generation and experimental characterization of MNA/PMMA/quartz thin film waveguides.

by Lui Bong Chun, Richard.
Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1995.
Includes bibliographical references.
Acknowledgment
Chapter Chapter 1 --- Introduction --- p.1
Chapter 1.1 --- Background for the Project --- p.1
Chapter 1.1.1 --- Interests in Blue-Green Laser --- p.1
Chapter 1.1.2 --- Progress of Blue-Green Laser --- p.2
Chapter 1.2 --- The Aim of the Project --- p.3
Chapter 1.3 --- Overview the Remaining Parts of this Thesis --- p.4
Chapter 1.4 --- References --- p.6
Chapter Chapter 2 --- Sum Frequency Generation --- p.8
Chapter 2.1 --- Introduction --- p.8
Chapter 2.2 --- Sum Frequency Generation --- p.8
Chapter 2.2.1 --- Theoretical Background for Sum Frequency Generation --- p.9
Chapter 2.2.2 --- The Coupled Wave Equations for SFG --- p.13
Chapter 2.2.3 --- Phase Matching Considerations --- p.16
Chapter 2.3 --- References --- p.18
Chapter Chapter 3 --- Cerenkov Radiation --- p.19
Chapter 3.1 --- Introduction --- p.19
Chapter 3.2 --- The Properties of Cerenkov Radiation by Using TM Mode --- p.21
Chapter 3.2.1 --- Refractive Index Notation --- p.23
Chapter 3.2.2 --- Fundamental Wave TM Guides Mode --- p.23
Chapter 3.2.3 --- Second Harmonic TM Radiation Mode --- p.24
Chapter 3.2.4 --- Efficiency of SHG --- p.25
Chapter 3.3 --- Simplified Model Analysis of Cerenkov Radiation in TE Mode --- p.29
Chapter 3.4 --- Simulation --- p.33
Chapter 3.4.1 --- Modeling the LiNb03 --- p.33
Chapter 3.4.2 --- Modeling an Asymmetric Slab Waveguide ´ؤPMMA doped with MNA on Fused Quartz --- p.37
Chapter 3.4.3 --- Modeling a Symmetric Slab Waveguide ´ؤPMMA doped with MNA on Fused Quartz --- p.42
Chapter 3.5 --- References --- p.47
Chapter Chapter 4 --- Ellipsometry --- p.49
Chapter 4.1 --- Introduction --- p.49
Chapter 4.2 --- General Principles --- p.49
Chapter 4.3 --- Basic Operation --- p.50
Chapter 4.4 --- The Optical Constants of the Bulk Materials --- p.51
Chapter 4.5 --- Calculation the Refractive Index of the Substrates --- p.53
Chapter 4.6 --- Ellipsometric Theory for the Thin Film --- p.57
Chapter 4.7 --- Measurement the Refractive Index and the Thickness of the Thin Film --- p.59
Chapter 4.7.1 --- Data --- p.62
Chapter 4.7.2 --- Discussions --- p.73
Chapter 4.8 --- Calculation the Refractive Index of the thin Film by Considering as a Bulk Material --- p.78
Chapter 4.9 --- References --- p.80
Chapter Chapter 5 --- Prism Coupling --- p.81
Chapter 5.1 --- Introduction --- p.81
Chapter 5.2 --- Coupling of a Plane Wave --- p.82
Chapter 5.3 --- Numerical Approach for the Calculation of the Coupling Efficiency --- p.85
Chapter 5.4 --- Experiment --- p.88
Chapter 5.4.1 --- Experimental Setup --- p.88
Chapter 5.4.2 --- Experimental Result and Discussions --- p.90
Chapter 5.5 --- References --- p.92
Chapter Chapter 6 --- Conclusion --- p.93
Chapter Chapter 7 --- Future Plans --- p.96
Chapter 7.1 --- Simplified Model of Corona Poling --- p.96
Chapter 7.2 --- Advanced Models of Poling --- p.98
Chapter 7.2.1 --- Slab Waveguide --- p.98
Chapter 7.2.2 --- Channel Waveguide --- p.99
Chapter 7.3 --- References --- p.100
Chapter Appendix 1 --- Materials' Descriptions --- p.A-l
Chapter A.1.1 --- 2-Methyl-4-Nitoaniline --- p.A-1
Chapter A.1.2 --- Poly ( Methyl Methacrylate ) --- p.A-3
Chapter A.1.3 --- References --- p.A-4
Chapter Appendix 2 --- Fabrication Procedures --- p.A-5
Chapter A.2.1 --- Cleaning the Apparatus --- p.A-5
Chapter A.2.2 --- Cleaning the Substrate --- p.A-5
Chapter A.2.3 --- Thin film Fabrication --- p.A-5
Chapter A.2.4 --- Thin Film Removal --- p.A-6
Chapter A.2.5 --- References --- p.A-6
Chapter Appendix 3 --- Alpha Step --- p.A-7
Chapter A.3.1 --- Introduction --- p.A-7
Chapter A.3.2 --- Experimental Setup --- p.A-8
Chapter A.3.3 --- Experimental Results --- p.A-9
Chapter A.3.3.1 --- Thin Film of PMMA without Dopant --- p.A-9
Chapter A.3.3.2 --- Thin Film of PMMA doped with MNA --- p.A-19
Chapter A.3.4 --- Discussions --- p.A-27
Chapter A.3.5 --- References --- p.A-28
Chapter Appendix 4 --- Scanning Electron Microscope --- p.A-29
Chapter A.4.1 --- Scanning Electron Microscope --- p.A-29
Chapter A.4.2 --- Reference --- p.A-30
Chapter Appendix 5 --- Gaussian Beam & Coordinate System Transformation --- p.A-31
Chapter A.5.1 --- Gaussian Beam in a Homogeneous Medium --- p.A-31
Chapter A.5.2 --- Transformation of the Coordinate Systems --- p.A-32
Chapter A.5.3 --- Reference --- p.A-32
Chapter Appendix 6 --- Waist Size Measurement of Gaussian Beam --- p.A-33
Chapter A.6.1 --- Waist Size Measurement of Gaussian Beam --- p.A-33
Chapter A.6.2 --- References --- p.A-34
Chapter Appendix 7 --- Quasi Phase Matching --- p.A-35
Chapter A. 7.1 --- Introduction --- p.A-35
Chapter A.7.2 --- Basic Concept of QPM --- p.A-36
Chapter A.7.3 --- References --- p.A-38
Chapter Appendix 8 --- Program Listing --- p.A-41
Chapter A.8.1 --- Program Listing ( Chapter 3 ) --- p.A-41
Chapter A.8.1.1 --- Program 3.1 (transcendental.m ) --- p.A-41
Chapter A.8.1.2 --- Program 3.2 (linbo3.m) --- p.A-42
Chapter A.8.2 --- Program Listing ( Chapter 4 ) --- p.A-45
Chapter A.8.2.1 --- Program 4.1 ( ellipsometry.m ) --- p.A-45
Chapter A.8.3 --- Program Listing ( Chapter 5 ) --- p.A-47
Chapter A.8.3.1 --- Program 5.1 ( parameter.m ) --- p.A-47
Chapter A.8.3.2 --- Program 5.2 ( coupling.m ) --- p.A-49
Chapter A.8.3.3 --- Program 5.3 ( v_3_amp.m ) --- p.A-50
Chapter A.8.3.4 --- Program 5.4 ( input_profile.m ) --- p.A-51
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