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Nonlinear Mach-Zehnder-Fano interferometer

Optics 2015-03-20 v1

Abstract

We demonstrate that the interaction of loop and nonlinear Fano resonances results in a formation of hybrid resonant states in Mach-Zehnder type interferometers, providing with opportunities for an advanced phase manipulation. The nonlinear response of such structures can be greatly enhanced, leading to a low threshold 100% switching operation. We further propose one of the possible realizations based on nonlinear photonic crystal circuits, suitable for optimal all-optical switching.

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@article{arxiv.1201.1630,
  title  = {Nonlinear Mach-Zehnder-Fano interferometer},
  author = {Yi Xu and Andrey E. Miroshnichenko},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1201.1630},
  year   = {2015}
}

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5 Pages, 4 figures

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