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Optimal bistable switching in nonlinear photonic crystals

Marin Soljačić, Mihai Ibanescu, Steven G. Johnson, Yoel Fink, and J. D. Joannopoulos
Phys. Rev. E 66, 055601(R) – Published 11 November 2002
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Abstract

We present an analytical model and numerical experiments to describe optimal bistable switching in a nonlinear photonic crystal system. It is proved that only three parameters are needed to characterize a bistable switch: the resonant frequency ωres, the quality factor Q, and parameter κ that measures nonlinear “feedback strength.” A photonic crystal enables the device to operate in single-mode fashion, as if it were effectively one dimensional. This provides optimal control over the input and output and facilitates further large-scale optical integration.

  • Received 28 May 2002

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevE.66.055601

©2002 American Physical Society

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Marin Soljačić1, Mihai Ibanescu1, Steven G. Johnson1, Yoel Fink2, and J. D. Joannopoulos1

  • 1Department of Physics, MIT, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139
  • 2Department of Material Science and Engineering, MIT, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139

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Vol. 66, Iss. 5 — November 2002

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