Switching characteristics of variable coupling coefficient nonlinear directional coupler

Gang Jun Liu, Bin Ming Liang, Guo Liang Jin, Qu Li

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Abstract

This paper analyzes the characteristics of the variable coupling coefficient nonlinear directional coupler (VCC NLDC) in detail. The self-switching transmission curves of three types of NLDC with different coupler length are compared. Their phase-controlled transmission curves are compared, and these device acting as pump-controlled switches are analyzed. It is found that the VCC NLDCs show digital characteristics with the increase of the input power. As phase-controlled devices, the response of the VCC NLDC is binarylike when the input power is high. As pump-controlled devices, the transmission curves of the signal are similar to their self-switching transmission curves, except for some specific details.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1591-1597
Number of pages7
JournalJournal of Lightwave Technology
Volume22
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 2004
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics

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