Applied Physics Letters

All-optical bistability in nematic liquid crystals at 20 μW power levels

Ashley Lloyd, Brian S. Wherrett

Published Aug 8, 1988• 20 citations

Abstract

Optical switches at power levels as low as 14 μW, allowing bistable operation with compact disk laser systems, are reported in optimized cavities containing planar-aligned nematic liquid crystals.

DOI: 10.1063/1.99884

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