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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| Superior document: | Karlsruhe Series in Photonics & Communications |
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| Year of Publication: | 2007 |
| Language: | English |
| Series: | Karlsruhe Series in Photonics & Communications
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| Physical Description: | 1 electronic resource (XX,126 p. p.) |
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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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| ISBN: | 1000006998 |
| Hierarchical level: | Monograph |