Nonlinear, Two-Moded, Single-Fibre, Interferometric Switch

R. V. Penty, I. H. White, A. R.L. Travis

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Abstract

A single-fibre, two-moded interferometer has been constructed. A nonlinear switch based on this interferometer has been demonstrated in which an argon ion laser probe signal is modulated by a dye laser pump signal, inducing a change in refractive index through the optical Kerr effect. A power-length (PL) product for 100% modulation of 380 Wm has been measured.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1338-1339
Number of pages2
JournalElectronics Letters
Volume24
Issue number21
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 13 Oct 1988

Keywords

  • Nonlinear optics
  • Optical fibres
  • Optical switching
  • Optics

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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