Nonlinear contradirectional coupler

Results of room-temperature experiments with a multiple-quantum-well, nonlinear, contradirectional coupler are reported. A power-dependent, contradirectional coupling condition is demonstrated, inducing an optically controlled switching of optical signals, with a switching energy of 1 pJ.

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Published in:Applied physics letters 1998-02, Vol.72 (5), p.537-539, Article 537
Main Authors: Campi, D., Coriasso, C., Stano, A., Faustini, L., Cacciatore, C., Rigo, C., Meneghini, G.
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Language:English
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Summary:Results of room-temperature experiments with a multiple-quantum-well, nonlinear, contradirectional coupler are reported. A power-dependent, contradirectional coupling condition is demonstrated, inducing an optically controlled switching of optical signals, with a switching energy of 1 pJ.
ISSN:0003-6951
1077-3118
DOI:10.1063/1.120750