Intensity-dependent polarization rotation associated with type II phase-matched second-harmonic generation: application to self-induced transparency

Abstract

We show that a polarization rotation of the fundamental, associated with type II second-harmonic generation, occurs when the e-wave and o-wave inputs carry unbalanced intensities. This effect is applied to a device exhibiting a self-induced transparency. Experimental results are reported. The same effect may be used to realize an optical limiter.

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