First integrated combiner based on self-switching in quantum dots

E.A. Patent; J.J.G.M. Tol, van der; P.R.A. Binetti; Q. Gong; Y.S. Oei; R. Nötzel; J.E.M. Haverkort; P.J. Veldhoven, van; J.H. Wolter; M.K. Smit

doi:10.1109/LPT.2004.833952

First integrated combiner based on self-switching in quantum dots

E.A. Patent, J.J.G.M. Tol, van der, P.R.A. Binetti, Q. Gong, Y.S. Oei, R. Nötzel, J.E.M. Haverkort, P.J. Veldhoven, van, J.H. Wolter, M.K. Smit

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We demonstrate all-optical switching in quantum dots (QDs). The switching is studied in an integrated optical combiner circuit. This is a Mach–Zehnder interferometer with an unequal power distribution over the branches. The refractive index is intensity dependent in the branches due to the QDs. Large all-optical nonlinearities are measured. This device is aimed to avoid an unwanted 3-dB loss, fundamental in passive optical splitters.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	2308-2310
Number of pages	3
Journal	IEEE Photonics Technology Letters
Volume	16
Issue number	10
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/LPT.2004.833952
Publication status	Published - 2004

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