We investigate theoretically the performance limits for nonlinear all-optical switching devices incorporating photonic crystals. Due to dispersion significant performance enhancement are achieved only in materials combining high nonlinearity, high index contrast and high damage threshold.
Performance of nonlinear photonic crystal devices at high bit rates
2005 Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference ; 1 ; 71-73 Vol. 1
2005-01-01
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