We report on the quasi-phase-matched difference frequency generation in an isotropic semiconductor (zinc selenide) using total internal reflection. We made use of large Fresnel birefringence at reflection between the signal and idler outputs of an optical parametric oscillator. Large tunability (between 8 and 13 μm) is demonstrated. Agreement between theoretical expectation and experimental results is excellent.
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