DocumentCode
931459
Title
The Nonlinear Coherent Coupler
Author
Jensen, Stephen M.
Volume
30
Issue
10
fYear
1982
Firstpage
1568
Lastpage
1571
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
Data processing; Nonlinear equations; Nonlinear optical devices; Nonlinear optics; Optical bistability; Optical coupling; Optical devices; Optical surface waves; Optical waveguides; Polarization;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Microwave Theory and Techniques, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9480
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/TMTT.1982.1131291
Filename
1131291
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