Abstract The way to obtain transverse cavityless OB based on the self‐defocusing of counterpropagating light waves in nonlinear medium is proposed. The theoretical analysis of the transverse OB made it possible to optimize parameters of the bistable cell involved. The experimental investigation are carried out with a semiconductor crystal of CdS. The results show a good agreement with the theory.

physica status solidi (b)Dec 1, 19880 citations

Experiments and theory of cavity-free self-defocusing optical bistable system

Chen Xie

A new cavity-free optical bistable system with negative logical operating character based on aberrational self-defocusing in absorbing medium is designed. The experimental methods and results are presented, the analytical formulas for this system are given. Theoretical calculations are in good agreement with the experimental curves.

Acta Optica SinicaJan 1, 19880 citations