Nonlinear directional couplers in AlGaAs

被引:8
作者
Aitchison, JS
Villeneuve, A
Stegeman, GI
机构
[1] UNIV LAVAL, COPL, QUEBEC CITY, PQ, CANADA
[2] UNIV LAVAL, DEPT PHYS, QUEBEC CITY, PQ G1K 7P4, CANADA
[3] UNIV CENT FLORIDA, CTR RES & EDUC OPT & LASERS, ORLANDO, FL 32826 USA
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10.1142/S0218863595000409
中图分类号
O43 [光学];
学科分类号
070207 ; 0803 ;
摘要
In this paper we review the progress made in implementing nonlinear directional couplers as potential all-optical switching devices. We will discuss the operation of the coupler and its application as an all-optical multiplexing, demultiplexing element and consider the possibility of integrating more than one nonlinear switching element. The limitation of dispersion and nonlinear absorption will also be addressed.
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