DocumentCode
1091710
Title
The nonlinear coherent coupler
Author
Jensen, Stephen M.
Author_Institution
Hughes Research, Malibu, Ca, USA
Volume
18
Issue
10
fYear
1982
fDate
10/1/1982 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
1580
Lastpage
1583
Abstract
This paper discusses the nonlinear coherent coupler (NLCC), a device useful for optical processing, but not bistable. This device utilizes the coherent interaction of two optical waveguides placed in close proximity. Because of the evanescent field overlap, these waveguides periodically exchange power. Nonlinear interactions modify the exchange of power and lead to strongly nonlinear transmission characteristics.
Keywords
Optical couplers; Optical logic devices; Optical propagation in nonlinear media; Logic devices; Nonlinear optical devices; Nonlinear optics; Optical bistability; Optical coupling; Optical devices; Optical materials; Optical surface waves; Optical waveguides; Polarization;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9197
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/JQE.1982.1071438
Filename
1071438
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