Abstract
The terahertz (THz) spectral window is of unique interest for plenty of applications, yet we are still searching for a low-cost, continuous-wave, room-temperature THz source with high generation efficiency. Here, we propose and investigate a hybrid lithium niobate/silicon waveguide scheme to realize such an efficient THz source via difference-frequency generation. The multi-layer structure allows low-loss and strong waveguide confinements at both optical and THz frequencies, as well as a reasonable nonlinear interaction strength between the three associated waves. Our numerical simulation results show continuous-wave THz generation efficiencies as high as 3.5×10-4 W-1 at 3 THz with high tolerance to device fabrication variations, three orders of magnitude higher than current lithium-niobate-based devices. Further integrating the proposed scheme with an optical racetrack resonator could improve the conversion efficiency to 2.1×10-2 W-1. Our proposed THz source could become a compact and cost-effective solution for future spectroscopy, communications and remote sensing systems.
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