ALL-OPTICAL MODULATION AND SWITCHING USING A NONLINEAR-OPTICAL DIRECTIONAL COUPLER

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作者
PHAM, AT [1 ]
BINH, LN [1 ]
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[1] MONASH UNIV,DEPT ELECT & COMP SYST ENGN,CLAYTON,VIC 3168,AUSTRALIA
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10.1364/JOSAB.8.001914
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O43 [光学];
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070207 ; 0803 ;
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We present the operational principles and analytical characteristics of several all-optical modulators and switches that incorporate nonlinear directional couplers with either single or double biasing beams. Graphic representation and potential-well models are used effectively to describe the device's operation and enhance the ability to anticipate its performance. Phase-to-amplitude modulation is considered, which leads to the special case of phase-controlled switching. Amplitude-to-amplitude modulation is studied, which leads to optical amplification phenomena. An intensity-sensitive switch is also examined.
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页码:1914 / 1931
页数:18
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