Maitra, Ayan <br/><br/>
Nonlinear resonators for all-optical signal processing 

 -  KIT Scientific Publishing  2007 
 - 1 electronic resource (XX,126 p. p.) 
<br/><br/> Open Access 
<br/><br/> All-optical signal processing will be used in future communication networks. We discuss a new and generic scheme for such devices. The basic configuration comprises an asymmetric resonator within an active or passive nonlinear medium. This arrangement enables all-optical flip-flop operation and switching with a reduced threshold. In addition, a novel optical isolator concept based on resonator asymmetries is is introduced. The model is also applicable to photonic crystal based resonators. 
<br/><br/><br/>Creative Commons 
<br/><br/><br/>English 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>KSP/1000006998 9783866441507 
<br/><br/><label>Standard No.: </label>10.5445/KSP/1000006998  doi 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Index Terms: </label>All-optical signal processing Optical flip-flop Nonlinear resonators and photonic crystals Nonreciprocity Switching