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Quantum Electronics

Possibility of highly efficient irreversible second-harmonic generation

В. В. Колесов

Published Oct 31, 1993• 0 citations
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Abstract

Resonant absorption at the fundamental frequency makes second-harmonic generation irreversible. The absorption losses decrease as the conditions approach the optimum conditions for generation.
DOI
10.1070/qe1993v023n10abeh003191

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