Optically bistable nonlinear interference filters for use with near-infrared laser diodes

doi:10.1016/0030-4018(89)90376-3

Optics Communications

Volume 70, Issue 6, 15 April 1989, Pages 522-528

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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.

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Optically bistable nonlinear interference filters for use with near-infrared laser diodes

Abstract

Optics Comm.

Optics Comm.

Optics Comm.

J. Appl. Spectroscopy (USSR)

Appl. Phys. Lett.

Nature

Opt. Eng.