FIZIKA A 5 (1996) 3, 141-151

NONLINEAR LIGHT GENERATION IN MULTILAYERS: CAVITY EFFECTS

MARIN S. TOMAS
Rudjer Bošković Institute, P. O. B. 1016, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia

Received 19 July 1996

Using a recently derived form of the Green function for a multilayer, a compact and transparent framework for consideration of nonlinear processes in layered systems is developed within the approximation of undepleted fundamental waves. The theory is particularly suitable for the analysis of cavity (multiple-interference) effects on nonlinear light generation in multilayers and planar cavities. This is illustrated by considering harmonic generation from a nonlinear slab embedded in a multilayer and briefly discussing cavity effects in such systems.

UDC 538.958
PACS 42.65.Ky, 42.60.Da

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