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Dispersive optical bistability in a Fabry-Perot cavity
- Source :
- Optics Communications; April 1980, Vol. 33 Issue: 1 p93-98, 6p
- Publication Year :
- 1980
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Abstract
- This is a numerical analysis of the steady-state Maxwell-Bloch equations in a Fabry-Perot cavity with standing waves, atomic detuning and cavity mistuning; the atoms are homogeneously broadened. In the Mean-Field Approximation (MFA) limit, the resulting output-input characteristics agree exactly with the analytical predictions for a ring cavity. This leads to the derivation of a state equation for the Fabry-Perot cavity in the MFA limit identical to that for a ring cavity. Agreement with the MFA within 4% are obtained when αL< 3, the mirror reflectivity is above 90%, and the cavity mistuning below 4% of its free spectral range. Simulations beyond the scope of the MFA are also made and the case of purely dispersive optical bistability is also considered.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00304018
- Volume :
- 33
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- Optics Communications
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- ejs55600869
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/0030-4018(80)90101-7