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Authors: B. Maes, M. Soljacic, J. Joannopoulos, P. Bienstman, R. Baets, S.-P. Gorza, M. Haelterman
Title: Switching through symmetry breaking in coupled nonlinear micro-cavities
Format: International Journal
Publication date: 10/2006
Journal/Conference/Book: Optics Express
Editor/Publisher: Optical Society of America, 
Volume(Issue): 14(22) p.10678-10683
DOI: 10.1364/oe.14.010678
Citations: 61 (Dimensions.ai - last update: 24/3/2024)
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Abstract

We describe stable symmetry-breaking states in systems with two coupled nonlinear cavities, using coupled-mode theory and rigorous simulations. Above a threshold input level the symmetric state of the passive Kerr system becomes unstable, and we show how this phenomenon can be employed for switching and flip-flop purposes, using positive pulses only. A device with compact photonic crystal microcavities is proposed by which we numerically demonstrate the principle.

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