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.


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    Title :

    Optical switching applications of ZnSe/MgF/sub 2/ photonic band gap structures based on thermal nonlinearities


    Contributors:
    Larciprete, M.C. (author) / Savalli, N. (author) / Sibilia, C. (author) / Bertolotti, M. (author) / Baglio, S. (author) / Scalora, M. (author)


    Publication date :

    2004-01-01


    Size :

    93216 byte



    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English



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