Light coupling with a nonlinear prism.

We propose the use of a prism with nonlinear optical properties to improve the prism-coupling method. The principle is based on the inscription of an adapted waveguide inside this prism by beam self-trapping to enhance the coupling efficiency and stability. The experimental demonstration is realized with a prism diced from a LiNbO3 wafer to couple light into a resonator.

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