All-optical waveguide switching

G. I. Stegeman; E. M. Wright

doi:10.1007/BF02189947

All-optical waveguide switching

G. I. Stegeman, E. M. Wright

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We present a tutorial review of all-optical switching in fibre and integrated optics waveguides. These switching devices require non-linear refractive index changes in single or coupled waveguides, and involve either the low-power guided modes of the structure or soliton-type waves guided, emitted or captured by waveguides. We discuss the physical principles involved in these all-optical switching schemes, material requirements, recent experiments and limitations. A representative rather than comprehensive list of references is provided.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	95-122
Number of pages	28
Journal	Optical and Quantum Electronics
Volume	22
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02189947
State	Published - Mar 1990

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Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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