Second harmonic generation: the solution for an amplitude-modulated initial pulse

H. Steudel, C. Figueira de Morisson Faria, M.G.A. Paris, A.M. Kamchatnov, O. Steuernagel

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Abstract

We address the initial value problem for one-dimensional second harmonic generation starting from a purely amplitude-modulated fundamental wave. A general method to solve the problem in terms of a Schrödinger equation is presented, in which the initial pulse-shape is taken as a potential. Several examples with the complete solution given in analytical form are discussed. A much broader class of solutions can be found with the help of a single numerical integration. In particular, solutions with incident pulses approximating a sech2 -shape have been obtained.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)363-371
JournalOptics Communications
Volume150
Issue number1-6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1998

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