1. Optical isolators: Nonlinear dynamic reciprocity.
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Khanikaev, Alexander B. and Alù, Andrea
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OPTICAL isolators , *KERR magneto-optical effect , *SEMICONDUCTOR diodes , *TRANSISTORS , *PHOTONICS - Abstract
The article discusses the study on kerr optical nonlinearities in optical isolation, and details the new opportunities and limitations in time-invariant optical systems. The researchers have demonstrated that Kerr nonlinear devices can be designed to isolate strong signals, but they do not necessarily provide the same non-reciprocal response in superposition with large signals or noise. They suggest that nano-devices such as diodes and transistors should be given priority in photonics.
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- 2015
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