Analysis of Second Harmonic Generation of a KDP crystal based on multi-scale topography simulation

Abstract The surface topography of the supporting frame of a KDP crystal is studied, as well as its influence on the deformation and stress of the KDP crystal, together with the Second Harmonic Generation (SHG). A comprehensive model incorporating principles of multi-scale surface analysis, mechanics, and optics is proposed, and it is applied to investigate the surface topography of the supporting frame, the deformation and stress of the KDP crystal, as well as the SHG efficiency. The surface topography is analyzed using fractural theory, and then classified according to its multi-scale specifics. Based on the surface analysis results, the mounting configuration of the KDP crystal is modeled and analyzed in global and local modes, respectively, using the Finite Element Method (FEM). Moreover, deformation and stress of the KDP crystal that is induced by the mechanical mounting is studied using the FEM, together with the effects of the surface topography on them. Furthermore, the change of the refractive index that induced by the deformation and stress are calculated, respectively, the results of which is applied to studied the phase mismatch, and the SHG efficiency considering the phase mismatch is eventually obtained. The numerical results demonstrate that the frame surface with multi-scale dimensions has diverse influences on the distortion and stress, as well as the SHG efficiency.

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