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Ultrafast optical switching using parity-time symmetric Bragg gratings

Phang, Sendy; Vukovic, Ana; Susanto, Hadi; Benson, Trevor M.; Sewell, Phillip

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Authors

ANA VUKOVIC ANA.VUKOVIC@NOTTINGHAM.AC.UK
Professor of Electromagnetic Applications

Hadi Susanto

Trevor M. Benson

PHIL SEWELL phillip.sewell@nottingham.ac.uk
Professor of Electromagnetics



Abstract

This paper reports on time-domain modeling of an optical switch based on the parity–time (PT) symmetric Bragg grating. The switching response is triggered by suddenly switching on the gain in the Bragg grating to create a PT-symmetric Bragg grating. Transient and dynamic behaviors of the PT Bragg gratings are analyzed using the time-domain numerical transmission line modeling method including a simple gain saturation model. The on/off ratio and the switching time of the PT Bragg grating optical switch are analyzed in terms of the level of gain introduced in the system and the operating frequency. The paper also discusses the effect the gain saturation has on the operation of the PT-symmetric Bragg gratings.

Citation

Phang, S., Vukovic, A., Susanto, H., Benson, T. M., & Sewell, P. (2013). Ultrafast optical switching using parity-time symmetric Bragg gratings. Journal of the Optical Society of America B, 30(11), https://doi.org/10.1364/JOSAB.30.002984

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Sep 26, 2013
Publication Date Oct 25, 2013
Deposit Date May 18, 2015
Publicly Available Date Mar 28, 2024
Journal Journal of the Optical Society of America B
Print ISSN 0740-3224
Electronic ISSN 0740-3224
Publisher Optical Society of America
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 30
Issue 11
DOI https://doi.org/10.1364/JOSAB.30.002984
Keywords Optical devices; Nonlinear optics
Public URL https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/718418
Publisher URL http://www.opticsinfobase.org/josab/abstract.cfm?uri=josab-30-11-2984
Additional Information This paper was published in Journal of the Optical Society of America B and is made available as an electronic reprint with the permission of OSA. The paper can be found at the following URL on the OSA website: http://www.opticsinfobase.org/josab/abstract.cfm?uri=josab-30-11-2984. Systematic or multiple reproduction or distribution to multiple locations via electronic or other means is prohibited and is subject to penalties under law.

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