Nonlinear Guided Waves and Their Applications

Optical image and data processing with cavity type-II Second Harmonic Generation

Adrián Jacobo, Pere Colet

Published Jan 1, 2005• 0 citations

Abstract

We study the possibilities of all-optical image and data processing using cavity type II second-harmonic generation. We show AND and XOR operations when using two images. The use of cavities with spherical mirrors is discussed.

DOI: 10.1364/nlgw.2005.thb22

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