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Fast-responding nonlinear phase shifter using a signal-wave gain medium

Published

Author(s)

Lu Deng, Edward W. Hagley, Kaijun Jiang, Marvin G. Payne

Abstract

Using a full density matrix formalism we show that for a lifetime broadened four-level scheme with a signal wave gain medium a large nonlinear phase shift can be induced without signal wave slowdown and attenuation. In this system the signal wave acquires a large nonlinear phase shift and travels with superluminal propagation characteristics. This raises the possibility of rapidly responding nonlinear phase shifting and possibly phase gating devices for information science.
Citation
Physical Review A
Volume
77
Issue
4

Keywords

gain medium, nonlinear optics, phase shifter

Citation

Deng, L. , Hagley, E. , Jiang, K. and Payne, M. (2008), Fast-responding nonlinear phase shifter using a signal-wave gain medium, Physical Review A, [online], https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevA.77.045804 (Accessed March 28, 2024)
Created April 22, 2008, Updated November 10, 2018