Nonlinear resonators for all-optical signal processing
All-optical signal processing will be used in future communication networks. We discuss a new and generic scheme for such devices. The basic configuration comprises an asymmetric resonator within an active or passive nonlinear medium. This arrangement enables all-optical flip-flop operation and swit...
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| Format: | Electronic Book Chapter |
| Language: | English |
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KIT Scientific Publishing
2007
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| Series: | Karlsruhe Series in Photonics & Communications
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| Summary: | All-optical signal processing will be used in future communication networks. We discuss a new and generic scheme for such devices. The basic configuration comprises an asymmetric resonator within an active or passive nonlinear medium. This arrangement enables all-optical flip-flop operation and switching with a reduced threshold. In addition, a novel optical isolator concept based on resonator asymmetries is is introduced. The model is also applicable to photonic crystal based resonators. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 electronic resource (XX,126 p. p.) |
| ISBN: | KSP/1000006998 9783866441507 |
| Access: | Open Access |