Third order nonlinear integrated optics

The authors review progress in the application of nonlinear optical phenomena to integrated optics. Essentially all integrated optics devices such as directional couplers, Mach-Zehnder interferometers, prism couplers, etc., can be used for all-optical signal processing when at least one of the waveg...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of lightwave technology 1988-06, Vol.6 (6), p.953-970
Hauptverfasser: Stegeman, G.I., Wright, E.M., Finlayson, N., Zanoni, R., Seaton, C.T.
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:The authors review progress in the application of nonlinear optical phenomena to integrated optics. Essentially all integrated optics devices such as directional couplers, Mach-Zehnder interferometers, prism couplers, etc., can be used for all-optical signal processing when at least one of the waveguiding media exhibits an intensity-dependent refractive index. Experimental and theoretical results on the operating characteristics and figures of merit of such devices, as well as a new class of phenomena based on large nonlinear changes in waveguide properties will be summarized. Also discussed are measurement techniques for evaluating waveguide nonlinearities. Progress in the implementation of other nonlinear third order interactions, such as degenerate four-wave mixing and nonlinear spectroscopy, will also be reviewed.< >
ISSN:0733-8724
1558-2213
DOI:10.1109/50.4087