Abstract
We report on a novel optical switching mechanism with a latch-type response and fast submicrosecond erasure capability. This effect is highly sensitive and a control beam of 10-100-μW/cm2 intensity at 800-900 nm is sufficient to change the switching state. Results concerning the integration of a 1-D opto-optical switching array, its resolution, speed, and switching energy are presented.
© 1990 Optical Society of America
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