Finite element analysis of optical bistability in one-dimensional nonlinear photonic band gap structures with a defect

Suryanto, A. and Groesen van, E. and Hammer, M. (2003) Finite element analysis of optical bistability in one-dimensional nonlinear photonic band gap structures with a defect. Journal of Nonlinear Optical Physics & Materials, 12 (2). pp. 187-204. ISSN 0218-8635

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Abstract:	We present a new approach based on the recently reported finite element scheme16 to study the optical response of a finite one-dimensional nonlinear grating. Using the transmitted wave amplitude as a numerical input parameter, we are able to find all stable and unstable solutions related to a specific incident wave which build up the complete bistability curve. The method is applied to investigate the optical bistability in a nonlinear quarter-wave reflector with a defect. With a proper choice of the incident light frequency, a very low bistability threshold is predicted for an optimized defect structure.
Item Type:	Article
Copyright:	© 2003 World Scientific Publishing Company
Faculty:	Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science (EEMCS)
Research Group:	Applied Analysis and Mathematical Physics (AAMP) Integrated Optical MicroSystems (IOMS)
Link to this item:	http://purl.utwente.nl/publications/45674
Official URL:	http://dx.doi.org/10.1142/S0218863503001328
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