Title :
Fabry-Perot bistable cavity optimization on reflection
Author :
Wherrett, Brian S.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Physics, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
fDate :
6/1/1984 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
An analysis of bistable Fabry-Perot action in reflection is presented. Optimum values for the cavity reflective coatings and cavity length are determined. Reasons are given why reflection-mode operation rather than transmission-mode operation should be preferred for device applications. Two prototype devices, an all-optical SR (Set-Reset) flip-flop and an all-optical clock, are described.
Keywords :
Bistability, optical; Fabry - Perot resonators; Optical bistability; Optical reflection; Absorption; Coatings; Fabry-Perot; Nonlinear optics; Optical bistability; Optical modulation; Optical reflection; Optical surface waves; Radio frequency; Reflectivity;
Journal_Title :
Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
DOI :
10.1109/JQE.1984.1072440
