Structural considerations for bimodal nonlinear optical switching

Author

Black, R.J. ; Henault, A. ; Lacroix, S. ; Cada, M.

Author_Institution

Dept. de Genie Phys., Ecole Polytech., Montreal Univ., Que., Canada

Volume

26

Issue

6

fYear

1990

fDate

6/1/1990 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

1081

Lastpage

1088

Abstract

Based on parameters that arise in both scalar and vector coupled-mode formalisms, the authors consider the effect of circular and planar multilayer guide structure and the related choice of modes in the design of bimodal all-optical switches. Finite-cladding fiber LP₀₁-LP₀₂ and LP₀₁-LP₁₁ modal interferometers and MQW-sandwich couplers are included as application examples. It is shown that the approach presented provides further insight into complex propagation characteristics of bimodal nonlinear waveguiding structures. This approach is expected to be useful in the design of all-photonic switching devices

Keywords

integrated optics; nonlinear optics; optical bistability; optical films; optical switches; optical waveguide theory; LP₀₁-LP₀₂ interferometer; LP₀₁-LP₁₁ modal interferometers; MQW-sandwich couplers; all-photonic switching devices; bimodal nonlinear optical switching; circular multilayer waveguides; finite-cladding fibre interferometers; planar multilayer guide structure; propagation characteristics; scalar coupled-mode formalism; vector coupled-mode formalisms; Communication switching; Couplings; Fiber nonlinear optics; High speed optical techniques; Nonlinear optics; Optical interferometry; Optical refraction; Optical signal processing; Optical variables control; Ultrafast optics;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0018-9197

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/3.108103

Filename

108103