2000/12/11 by M.T. Hill, Martin T. Hill, Hill, Martin T. +8
Engineering · Physics and Astronomy · #FOS: Physical sciences #Optical Network Technologies #Optics (physics.optics) #Photonic and Optical Devices #Semiconductor Lasers and Optical Devices #physics.optics
paper · pdf · doi:10.48550/arxiv.physics/0012019
7 pages, 3 figures
arxiv created 2000/12/11 · openalex publication_date 2000/12/11 · arxiv updated 2009/12/01 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/28
For the first time an all optical flip-flop is demonstrated based on two coupled Mach-Zehnder interferometers which contain semiconductor optical amplifiers in their arms. The flip-flop operation is discussed and it is demonstrated using commercially available fiber pigtailed devices. Being based on Mach-Zehnder interferometers, the flip-flop has potential for very high speed operation.