Title :
Analysis of intrinsic optical bistability in Tm/sup 3+/ doped crystals
Author :
Noginov, M.A. ; Casimir, D. ; Vondrova, M.
Author_Institution :
Center for Mater. Res., Norfolk State Univ., USA
Abstract :
Summary form only given. The phenomenon of intrinsic optical bistability (IOB) is of great interest because of its potential applications in optical switches, telecommunication, etc. In this work, we theoretically study IOB in Tm doped laser crystals co-doped with Ho and Yb.
Keywords :
holmium; optical bistability; optical communication equipment; optical materials; thulium; ytterbium; Tm/sup 3+/-Ho-Yb; Tm/sup 3+//Ho/Yb-codoped laser crystals; intrinsic optical bistability; optical switches; telecommunication; Holmium; Optical bistability; Optical communication equipment; Optical materials; Thulium; Ytterbium;
Conference_Titel :
Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, 2002. QELS '02. Technical Digest. Summaries of Papers Presented at the
Conference_Location :
Long Beach, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-708-3
DOI :
10.1109/QELS.2002.1031099
