Title :
Graphical analysis of dynamic response of optical bistable devices
Author :
Wheatley, P. ; Midwinter, J.E.
Author_Institution :
University College London, Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering, London, UK
Abstract :
We present a simple graphical analysis of the dynamic response of optical bistable devices. This technique shows qualitatively how the switching time of a device is affected by optical bias and signal powers and initial bias voltage, and may be used to optimise the switching time of a device.
Keywords :
dynamic response; electro-optical devices; logic gates; optical bistability; optical information processing; switching; digital optical processors; dynamic response; feedback circuit; graphical analysis; hybrid device; initial bias voltage; logic gates; nonlinear optics; optical bias; optical bistable devices; optical modulator; signal powers; switching time;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19860777
