Optical bistability in bulk ZnSe due to increasing absorption and self-focusing

We report the first observation of cavityless optical bistability in ZnSe. A shift in the band edge and self-focusing occurs due to the temperature rise of the material as the laser irradiance is increased. These two mechanisms are believed to provide the feedback necessary for bistable operation.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Applied physics letters 1985-02, Vol.46 (4), p.331-333
Hauptverfasser:	TAGHIZADEH, M. R, JANOSSY, I, SMITH, S. D
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Exact sciences and technology Fundamental areas of phenomenology (including applications) Nonlinear optics Optics Physics
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Zusammenfassung:	We report the first observation of cavityless optical bistability in ZnSe. A shift in the band edge and self-focusing occurs due to the temperature rise of the material as the laser irradiance is increased. These two mechanisms are believed to provide the feedback necessary for bistable operation.
ISSN:	0003-6951 1077-3118
DOI:	10.1063/1.95621