All-Optical Logic Elements For Optical Processing

Brian S. Wherrett; Yuk Tak Chow; David C. Hutchings; Ashley D. Lloyd; Istvan Janossy

doi:10.1117/12.941202

22 September 1987 All-Optical Logic Elements For Optical Processing

Brian S. Wherrett, Yuk Tak Chow, David C. Hutchings, Ashley D. Lloyd, Istvan Janossy

Proceedings Volume 0800, Novel Optoelectronic Devices; (1987) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.941202
Event: Fourth International Symposium on Optical and Optoelectronic Applied Sciences and Engineering, 1987, The Hague, Netherlands

Abstract

Theoretical and experimental studies aimed at low power all-optical bistability in thermal devices are described. Cavities containing semiconductors, liquid crystals and liquids have been investigated. Submilliwatt and laser-diode-induced switching is reported for metal cavities containing strongly thermo-optic liquid crystal material. Aspects of switching dynamics are described.

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Brian S. Wherrett, Yuk Tak Chow, David C. Hutchings, Ashley D. Lloyd, and Istvan Janossy "All-Optical Logic Elements For Optical Processing", Proc. SPIE 0800, Novel Optoelectronic Devices, (22 September 1987); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.941202

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