Prospects for parallel nonlinear optical signal processing using GaAs etalons and ZnS interference filters
Abstract
Micron thick semiconductor etalons perform logic operations using input beams of a few mW. Problems associated with the parallel operation of thousands of etalons are discussed. GaAs and ZnS appear to be the most attractive materials for low power room temperature operation. GaAs etalons and ZnS interference filters are both attractive for multiple beam nonlinear optical signal processing. Clearly it is highly desirable to reduce the switching power and heat generated in each pixel. Meanwhile the present values are low enough to pursue the other problems of generating multiple beams and developing useful architectures.
- Publication:
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In AGARD Digital Opt. Circuit Technol. 5 p (SEE N85-29757 18-74
- Pub Date:
- March 1985
- Bibcode:
- 1985doct.agar.....G
- Keywords:
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- Gallium Arsenides;
- Interference Grating;
- Interferometry;
- Nonlinear Optics;
- Optical Filters;
- Signal Processing;
- Zinc Sulfides;
- Fabry-Perot Interferometers;
- Logic Circuits;
- Luminescence;
- Modulation;
- Resonance;
- Room Temperature;
- Semiconductor Devices;
- Optics