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Design parameters for two-mode-interference couplers with varying nonlinearity

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Different coupler cross-section designs of two-mode-interference couplers with varying nonlinearity are discussed with a view to minimizing the critical switching power. It is found that a linear inner region can be advantageous for some configurations. The optimization procedure employed here is quite general and can be easily applied to different coupler cross-section shapes.

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  1. Department of Mathematics, University College, University of New South Wales, 2600, Canberra, ACT, Australia

    W. Samir, C. Pask & S. J. Garth

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Samir, W., Pask, C. & Garth, S.J. Design parameters for two-mode-interference couplers with varying nonlinearity. Opt Quant Electron 26, 405–413 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00304245

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