Second-Harmonic Generation from Electrically Poled Niobium Alkali Silicate Glasses

Second-harmonic generation (SHG) has been observed from electrically poled Nb2O5-containing mixed alkali silicate glasses. The glasses were poled by application of various high dc voltages at various temperatures for 2 h. SHG was observable from 150° C and 1.0 kV, and the intensity increased with the increase of poling temperature and applied voltage. SHG intensity depended on Nb2O5 content, and the maximum was seen for the glass containing nearly 13 mol% Nb2O5.