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Bistable Switching in a Nonlinear Bragg Reflector

Marc-André Dupertuis
1993
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Numerical simulations and experimental results are reported on bistable switching in a semiconductor nonlinear vertical Bragg reflector. An improved structure with an additional linear rear mirror and a phase-adjusting layer was predicted to have lower threshold for bistability than a Fabry-Perot type device. The experimental observation of bistable switching in a nonlinear Bragg reflector is reported. Achieved threshold was comparable with a nonlinear Fabry-Perot device; the simpler structure of a nonlinear Bragg device may represent an advantage with respect to growth tolerances.

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Marc-André Dupertuis
1993
Journal Articles

Abstract

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https://infoscience.epfl.ch/entities/publication/7d3aa884-abc4-4573-bc9b-7c9fd8909a2f

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