Nonlinear-optical loop mirror

Opt Lett. 1988 Jan 1;13(1):56-8. doi: 10.1364/ol.13.000056.

Abstract

A nonlinear device for ultrafast processing is proposed. This device is based on the nonlinear propagation in a waveguide loop formed by connecting the output ports of a conventional coupler. The device is shown to have potentially useful characteristics for unequal coupling ratios and has the ability to operate on entire pulses when soliton effects are included.