IEEE Journal of Quantum Electronics

Proposal and analysis of laser-amplifier-based optical bistable circuit

Kenju Otsuka

Published Jan 1, 1982• 18 citations

Abstract

A laser-amplifier-based optical bistable circuit is proposed. Static and dynamic behaviors are analyzed theoretically. Switching transients, pulse comparison, and shaping characteristics, as well as optical memory operations are given, based on the numerical analysis.

DOI: 10.1109/jqe.1982.1071374

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