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ArticleMicromachines2023

Novel Optical Kerr Switching Photonic Device Based on Nonlinear Carbon Material.

Ke Wang, Zhoufa Xie, Jianhua Ji, Yufeng Song, Bin Zhang, Zhenhong Wang

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Article in Micromachines, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Ke WangCollege of Electronics and Information Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China.
Zhoufa XieCollege of Electronics and Information Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China.
Jianhua JiCollege of Electronics and Information Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China.
Yufeng SongCollege of Electronics and Information Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China.ORCID 0000-0002-6478-628X
Bin ZhangCollege of Electronics and Information Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China.ORCID 0000-0002-2112-2555
Zhenhong WangCollege of Electronics and Information Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China.

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China 52203335, 62005178Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province 2023A1515010093, 2020A1515110749Shenzhen Fundamental Research Program KCXFZ20201221173413038
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Abstract

In the context of current communication systems, there is an urgent demand for more efficient and higher-speed optical signal processing technologies. Researchers are actively exploring new materials and devices to harness nonlinear optical phenomena, seeking advancements in this field. Nonlinear carbon materials, especially promising 2D materials, have garnered attention for their potential interaction with light and have become integral to the development of all-optical signal processing devices. This study focuses on utilizing a photonic device based on a nonlinear Au/CB composite material for optical Kerr switching. The application of Au/CB as a nonlinear material in the Kerr switch represents a noteworthy advancement, demonstrating its capability to modulate optical signals. By appropriately applying a pump light, the study achieves optical Kerr switching with an extinction ratio of approximately 15 dB in the fully off state of the signal light carrying a 10 GHz analog signal, marking a pioneering achievement in the field to the best of our knowledge. The experimental results, encompassing extinction ratios, signal control, and stability, not only validate the feasibility of this technology but also underscore its potential applicability within optical communication systems. The successful modulation and control of a 10 GHz analog signal showcase the practicality and effectiveness of the Au/CB-based optical Kerr switch. This progress contributes to the continuous evolution of optical Kerr switching, a crucial component in modern optical communication systems. Therefore, we believe that the Au/CB-based optical Kerr switch is an exceptionally promising and stable all-optical signal processing device. As the contemporary communication landscape evolves, the integration of this technology holds the potential to enhance the efficiency and speed of optical signal processing.

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2D materialall-optical signal processingKerr optical switching

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PMID38138385
PMCPMC10745753

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