imprint:
[Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar]: KIT Scientific Publishing, 2007
Published in:Karlsruhe Series in Photonics & Communications
Extent:
1 Online-Ressource (XX,126 p.)
Language:
English
ISBN:
9783866441507
Identifier:
Origination:
Footnote:
English
Description:
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