Effects of saturation and loss on nonlinear directional couplers

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G. I. Stegeman · University of Arizona

C. T. Seaton · University of Arizona

C. N. Ironside · University of Glasgow

T. J. Cullen · University of Glasgow

Andrew Walker · Heriot-Watt University

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We show that large changes are introduced into the operational characteristics of nonlinear directional couplers by both loss and saturation of the nonlinearity, especially the latter. Specific numerical examples are given.

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Advanced Fiber Laser Technologies Nonlinear Photonic Systems Photonic and Optical Devices

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Published in: Applied Physics Letters

Volume 50, Issue 16, pp. 1035-1037

DOI: 10.1063/1.97962

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Effects of saturation and loss on nonlinear directional couplers

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