Nonlinear Cherenkov radiations modulated by mode dispersion in a Ti in-diffused LiNbO_3 planar waveguide

Abstract

We report nonlinear Cherenkov radiations (NCRs) in a Ti in-diffused LiNbO planar waveguide. The radiations were modulated exploiting different polarizations and orders of the guided modes, the fundamental wavelengths and the working temperatures. Some characteristics related to NCRs, such as radiation angles and relative intensities were investigated in detail. The experimental results matched well with theoretical calculations.