Impact of absorption mechanisms on Kerr-nonlinear resonator behavior

The effect of both single-photon and two-photon absorption mechanisms on the Kerr-nonlinear behavior of resonant structures is investigated using a semianalytical, one-dimensional model. In particular, two-photon effects may severely degrade the ultrafast, nonlinear potential of these structures. Ba...

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Published in:Journal of applied physics 2006-03, Vol.99 (6), p.063103-063103-8
Main Authors: Priem, Gino, Bienstman, Peter, Morthier, Geert, Baets, Roel
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:The effect of both single-photon and two-photon absorption mechanisms on the Kerr-nonlinear behavior of resonant structures is investigated using a semianalytical, one-dimensional model. In particular, two-photon effects may severely degrade the ultrafast, nonlinear potential of these structures. Based on this model, the feasibility of Kerr-nonlinear operation is derived for the AlGaAs and Si material systems.
ISSN:0021-8979
1089-7550
DOI:10.1063/1.2184432