Temperature dependences of nonlinear ZnGeP2 crystal indices within the wavelength range of 5.0–6.2 μm (around noncritical spectral phase-matching) were examined with a frequency-selective Q-switched CO laser. The correct dependences were found and applied for numerical study of the spectrum tuning by the crystal temperature changing under the broadband CO laser sum frequency generation. The latter was experimentally studied for the crystal temperature range from the room one up to 145 °C. Requirements for ZnGeP2 crystal temperature changing needed for broadband frequency conversion of 5–7.5 μm radiation were formulated.
Infrared physics and technology. 2019. Vol. 102. P. 103009 (1-5)
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Temperature phase-matching tuning of nonlinear ZnGeP2 crystal for frequency conversion under noncritical spectral phase-matching