Abstract
We have developed a high-efficiency source of cross-polarized photon pairs generated via type-II spontaneous parametric downconversion using periodically poled lithium niobate (PPLN). The photon pairs are generated from bulk PPLN under third-order quasi-phasematched conditions around 800 nm. We achieved a photon-pair production rate of N = 1:95 x 106s -1·mW-1.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 502051-502053 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Japanese Journal of Applied Physics |
Volume | 48 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2009 May |