Bistable switching in nonlinear Bragg gratings
Bistable switching in nonlinear Bragg gratings
We present a new approach to all-optical switching in nonlinear Bragg gratings. In contrast to previous schemes in which the system remains in the switched state for a short length of time we permanent switch a CW probe from a state of high reflectivity to a low reflectivity state using a short optical pump. Finally we discuss the practicality of the device.
diffraction gratings, optical switches, continuous wave lasers, optical pumping, nonlinear optics, light reflection, nonlinear bragg gratings
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Broderick, N.G.R.
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March 1998
Broderick, N.G.R.
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Abstract
We present a new approach to all-optical switching in nonlinear Bragg gratings. In contrast to previous schemes in which the system remains in the switched state for a short length of time we permanent switch a CW probe from a state of high reflectivity to a low reflectivity state using a short optical pump. Finally we discuss the practicality of the device.
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Published date: March 1998
Keywords:
diffraction gratings, optical switches, continuous wave lasers, optical pumping, nonlinear optics, light reflection, nonlinear bragg gratings
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Local EPrints ID: 77928
URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/77928
ISSN: 0030-4018
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