Abstract
ZnSe nonlinear interference filters, configured as optothermal bistable etalons with absorbed transmission (BEAT) devices, have been operated as all-optical switches using 830 nm diode laser illumination and fibre-optic coupling. Stable switching at powers down to ~3 mW have been demonstrated for spot diameters of 10 µm. An observed increase in switch power when using large numerical-aperture illumination is analysed in terms of a reduction in effective cavity finesse. © 1989.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 522-528 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Optics Communications |
| Volume | 70 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| Publication status | Published - 15 Apr 1989 |
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Optically bistable nonlinear interference filters for use with near-infrared laser diodes. / Buller, G. S.; Paton, C. R.; Smith, S. D.; Walker, A. C.
In: Optics Communications, Vol. 70, No. 6, 15.04.1989, p. 522-528.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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T1 - Optically bistable nonlinear interference filters for use with near-infrared laser diodes
AU - Buller, G. S.
AU - Paton, C. R.
AU - Smith, S. D.
AU - Walker, A. C.
PY - 1989/4/15
Y1 - 1989/4/15
N2 - ZnSe nonlinear interference filters, configured as optothermal bistable etalons with absorbed transmission (BEAT) devices, have been operated as all-optical switches using 830 nm diode laser illumination and fibre-optic coupling. Stable switching at powers down to ~3 mW have been demonstrated for spot diameters of 10 µm. An observed increase in switch power when using large numerical-aperture illumination is analysed in terms of a reduction in effective cavity finesse. © 1989.
AB - ZnSe nonlinear interference filters, configured as optothermal bistable etalons with absorbed transmission (BEAT) devices, have been operated as all-optical switches using 830 nm diode laser illumination and fibre-optic coupling. Stable switching at powers down to ~3 mW have been demonstrated for spot diameters of 10 µm. An observed increase in switch power when using large numerical-aperture illumination is analysed in terms of a reduction in effective cavity finesse. © 1989.
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VL - 70
SP - 522
EP - 528
JO - Optics Communications
JF - Optics Communications
SN - 0030-4018
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