Efficient resonant surface-emitting second-harmonic generators and optical power limiters based on multilayers or asymmetric quantum wells

Summary form only given. Here, we propose novel type of devices that simultaneously perform two functions: frequency doubling and optical power limiting from different output ports based on resonant second-order susceptibilities in ZnSe-ZnS or AlGaAs-AlGaAs multilayer, or ZnSe-ZnMnSe or GaAs-AlGaAs asymmetric quantum well structures incorporating quarterwave stacks for resonant enhancement.<
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