Design and analysis of all-optical half and full adder/subtractor using nonlinear asymmetric directional couplers

The utilization of nonlinear asymmetric directional couplers has emerged as a viable alternative to conventional systems for the execution of arithmetic operations using optical signals. The present study explores the utilization of a coupler-based framework for the development of an all-optical half- and full-adder/subtractor circuit designed with the basic logic gates (AND, OR, XOR) and a soliton pulse as input signals. Nonlinear asymmetric directional couplers have been analysed theoretically and numerically, including the detailed mathematics of coupled wave theory. The switching characteristics of XPM effect based All-optical directional couplers have been examined for appropriate values of the phase shift (∆φ). Appropriate values of ∆φ, extinction ratio (dB), and corresponding controlled pump signal levels and other parameters are investigated for an efficient generation of fundamental logic gates. Further, the detailed analysis of layout generation and design aspects of an all-optical half- and full-adder/subtractor circuit along with the basic logic gates circuits has been carried out. Simulation results are validated with the standard result. The research findings demonstrate that soliton pulses might potentially be useful for optical computing applications when used as the input signal to nonlinear asymmetrical directional couplers. © 2023 Elsevier GmbH