Title :
From fast optical bistability to thermo-optical excitability in a two dimensional Photonic Crystal
Author :
Yacomotti, A.M. ; Monnier, P. ; Raineri, F. ; Raj, R. ; Levenson, A.
Author_Institution :
Lab. de Photonique et de Nanostruct., CNRS, Marcoussis
Abstract :
We show excitable optical pulses in an InP-based photonic crystal slab close to bistable operation. Possible applications of excitability such as the realisation of all-optical delay lines in coupled micro cavities will be discussed.
Keywords :
III-V semiconductors; indium compounds; optical bistability; photonic crystals; thermo-optical effects; 2D photonic crystal; InAs0.65P0.35-InP; all optical delay line; optical bistability; thermo-optical excitability; Indium phosphide; Nonlinear optics; Optical bistability; Optical devices; Optical pulses; Optical refraction; Optical resonators; Photonic crystals; Resonance; Slabs; (190.1450) Nonlinear optics; (230.5298) Optical devices;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2008 and 2008 Conference on Quantum Electronics and Laser Science. CLEO/QELS 2008. Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-859-9
