Sub-picosecond optical switching in the near-infrared using negative index metamaterials

We study the ultrafast non-linear optical properties of a negative-index metamaterial. In particular, we achieve sub-picosecond optical switching allowing for terabits per second modulation at telecommunication wavelengths.

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Published in2009 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics and 2009 Conference on Quantum electronics and Laser Science Conference pp. 1 - 2
Main Authors Dani, K.M., Zahyun Ku, Upadhya, P.C., Prasankumar, R.P., Brueck, S.R.J., Taylor, A.J.
Format Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published IEEE 01.05.2009
Subjects
(160.3918) Metamaterials
(320.7080) Ultrafast devices
Frequency conversion
High speed optical techniques
Metamaterials
Nonlinear optical devices
Nonlinear optics
Optical devices
Optical materials
Optical modulation
Optical pumping
Ultrafast optics
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Summary:We study the ultrafast non-linear optical properties of a negative-index metamaterial. In particular, we achieve sub-picosecond optical switching allowing for terabits per second modulation at telecommunication wavelengths.
ISSN:2160-9004
DOI:10.1364/IQEC.2009.ITuD4