Optical Amplifiers and Their Applications

Slow Light: Fundamentals & Applications

Jacob B. Khurgin

Published Jan 1, 2006• 1 citation

Abstract

Fundamental principles behind the “slow light” phenomena in atomic media, photonic structures, amplifiers, and others will be outlined . Figures of merit for possible applications in optical buffers, switches and other devices will be discussed.

DOI: 10.1364/cota.2006.cthd3

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