Observation of nonlinear reflectivity from InSb surface and optical switching application

R. E. Thomas; Richard C. Jarnagin; Eugene A. Irene

doi:10.1117/12.18131

1 May 1990 Observation of nonlinear reflectivity from InSb surface and optical switching application

R. E. Thomas, Richard C. Jarnagin, Eugene A. Irene

Proceedings Volume 1216, Nonlinear Optical Materials and Devices for Photonic Switching; (1990) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.18131
Event: OE/LASE '90, 1990, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Abstract

We report the observation of external switching of the reflectivity from the InSb surface by a plasma enhanced absorption mechanism. A HeNe laser and a pulsed CO2 laser were used as probe beam and switching beam respectively. We also report reflectivity switching initiated as a result of a thermal effect in the InSb surface.

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R. E. Thomas, Richard C. Jarnagin, and Eugene A. Irene "Observation of nonlinear reflectivity from InSb surface and optical switching application", Proc. SPIE 1216, Nonlinear Optical Materials and Devices for Photonic Switching, (1 May 1990); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.18131

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