Optical flip-flop based on a multiple cavity ring laser with feedback

S. Zhang; L. Yong; D. Lenstra; M.T. Hill; H. Ju; G.D. Khoe; H.J.S. Dorren

Optical flip-flop based on a multiple cavity ring laser with feedback

S. Zhang, L. Yong, D. Lenstra, M.T. Hill, H. Ju, G.D. Khoe, H.J.S. Dorren

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Abstract

We present a novel concept for optical bi-stability that exists in a ring laser with two separate but coupled cavities that operate at different wavelength. We show that lasing light in each of the cavities can suppress lasing in the other cavity so that this configuration forms an optical bi-stable element. Essential in the operation is the presence of feedback of the lasing light. We show that this configuration can be optically set and reset, has a contrast ratio of over 40 dB and allows low optical power operation.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Proceedings of the 8th annual symposium of the IEEE/LEOS Benelux Chapter, November 20-21, 2003,Enschede, The Netherlands
Editors	R.M. Ridder, de, G. Altena, D. Geuzebroek
Place of Publication	Enschede
Publisher	Twente University
Pages	213-216
ISBN (Print)	90-365-1990-X
Publication status	Published - 2003

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Zhang, S., Yong, L., Lenstra, D., Hill, M. T., Ju, H., Khoe, G. D., & Dorren, H. J. S. (2003). Optical flip-flop based on a multiple cavity ring laser with feedback. In R. M. Ridder, de, G. Altena, & D. Geuzebroek (Eds.), Proceedings of the 8th annual symposium of the IEEE/LEOS Benelux Chapter, November 20-21, 2003,Enschede, The Netherlands (pp. 213-216). Twente University.

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Optical flip-flop based on a multiple cavity ring laser with feedback. / Zhang, S.; Yong, L.; Lenstra, D. et al.
Proceedings of the 8th annual symposium of the IEEE/LEOS Benelux Chapter, November 20-21, 2003,Enschede, The Netherlands. ed. / R.M. Ridder, de; G. Altena; D. Geuzebroek. Enschede: Twente University, 2003. p. 213-216.

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Academic › peer-review

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Optical flip-flop based on a multiple cavity ring laser with feedback

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