Title :
Transverse patterns for all-optical switching
Author :
Dawes, Andrew M C ; Gauthier, Daniel J.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Phys., Duke Univ., Durham, NC
Abstract :
Transverse optical patterns, generated by nonlinear interactions, rotate in the presence of a weak switch beam. Using an experimental system with increased symmetry, we observe that the switch can be actuated by ~2100 photons.
Keywords :
nonlinear optics; optical communication equipment; optical switches; quantum optics; all-optical switching; nonlinear interactions; optical system symmetry; single photon actuated switches; transverse optical patterns generation; Communication switching; High speed optical techniques; Laser beams; Laser excitation; Nonlinear optical devices; Nonlinear optics; Optical pumping; Optical scattering; Optical sensors; Optical switches; (190.4420) Nonlinear optics, transverse effects in; (200.6715) Switching; (230.1150) All-optical devices;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2008 and 2008 Conference on Quantum Electronics and Laser Science. CLEO/QELS 2008. Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-859-9
