All-optical switching in nonlinear X junctions

All-optical switching in nonlinear X junctions with Kerr and saturable nonlinearities is analyzed using the beam propagation method. We establish that switching is possible in the nonlinear X junction, and compare its nonlinear phase shift requirements with that of other all-optical devices.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Applied physics letters 1989-09, Vol.55 (12), p.1176-1178
Hauptverfasser:	SABINI, J. P, FINLAYSON, N, STEGEMAN, G. I
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Applied sciences Circuit properties Electric, optical and optoelectronic circuits Electronics Exact sciences and technology Miscellaneous Optical and optoelectronic circuits
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Zusammenfassung:	All-optical switching in nonlinear X junctions with Kerr and saturable nonlinearities is analyzed using the beam propagation method. We establish that switching is possible in the nonlinear X junction, and compare its nonlinear phase shift requirements with that of other all-optical devices.
ISSN:	0003-6951 1077-3118
DOI:	10.1063/1.101689