Nonlinear liquid-crystal fiber-fiber coupler for optical switching and gating operations

Using well-aligned nematic liquid-crystal film as nonlinear optical coupling of two single-mode optical fibers, we have experimented with cw and pulsed 1.06- and 1.32-μm Nd:YAG laser and observed interesting optical nonlinear transmission and opto-optical switching effects.

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Published in:Journal of applied physics 1989-03, Vol.65 (6), p.2566-2568
Main Authors: KHOO, I. C, NORMANDIN, R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Circuit properties
Electric, optical and optoelectronic circuits
Electronics
Exact sciences and technology
Integrated optics. Optical fibers and wave guides
Optical and optoelectronic circuits
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Summary:Using well-aligned nematic liquid-crystal film as nonlinear optical coupling of two single-mode optical fibers, we have experimented with cw and pulsed 1.06- and 1.32-μm Nd:YAG laser and observed interesting optical nonlinear transmission and opto-optical switching effects.
ISSN:0021-8979
1089-7550
DOI:10.1063/1.342784