Theory of Gaussian-beam optical bistability

W. J. Firth; E. M. Wright

doi:10.1016/0030-4018(82)90268-1

Theory of Gaussian-beam optical bistability

W. J. Firth, E. M. Wright

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We describe an analysis of transverse coupling effects in a plane parallel Fabry-Perot containing a medium exhibiting non-linear refraction. The method involves projection on to a set of ortho normal mode functions and numerical solution of the resulting coupled equations. We find evidence for hysteresis in the profile of the transmitted beam without accompanying power hysteresis, in first interference order.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	233-238
Number of pages	6
Journal	Optics Communications
Volume	40
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0030-4018(82)90268-1
State	Published - Jan 1 1982
Externally published	Yes

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

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