We studied a ZnSe/MgF/sub 2/ multilayer in order to modulate its optical reflectance at a fixed wavelength, 628 nm. An electrically induced temperature increase is responsible for changes in the refractive index of the layers. As a result the reflected signal is decreased.
Optical switching applications of ZnSe/MgF/sub 2/ photonic band gap structures based on thermal nonlinearities
Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2004. (CLEO). ; 2 ; 1 pp. vol.2
2004-01-01
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