Optical bistability based on self-induced polarization-state change in anisotropic Kerr-like media

A new scheme is proposed for the realization of all-optical ultrafast functional devices, such as self-modulators and multistable elements, utilizing a nonresonant chi((3)) process. The basic physical mechanism involved is the intensity-dependent self-induced change in the polarization state of ligh...

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Published inOptics letters Vol. 10; no. 10; p. 508
Main Authors Otsuka, K, Yumoto, J, Song, J J
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.10.1985
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Summary:A new scheme is proposed for the realization of all-optical ultrafast functional devices, such as self-modulators and multistable elements, utilizing a nonresonant chi((3)) process. The basic physical mechanism involved is the intensity-dependent self-induced change in the polarization state of light during propagation in an optically anisotropic Kerr-like medium with a large linear birefringence.
ISSN:0146-9592
DOI:10.1364/OL.10.000508