Nonlinear optical switching in thin film coatings in relation to the damage threshold

authored by

Morten Steinecke, Kevin Kiedrowski, Marco Jupé, Andreas Wienke, Detlev Ristau

Abstract

We demonstrate a novel concept for an all-optical switch based on the optical Kerr-effect in thin film interference coatings. The switching between transmittance and reflectance relies on highly Kerr-active coating materials in combination with large internal intensity enhancement in thin film interference coatings. The paper investigates the switching performance as well as its relation to the laser induced damage threshold of these novel components. A modulation depth of 30 % was achieved without damage to the component, which very promising for later applications as power limiters or mode locking components.

Organisation(s)

PhoenixD: Photonics, Optics, and Engineering - Innovation Across Disciplines
Institute of Quantum Optics

External Organisation(s)

Laser Zentrum Hannover e.V. (LZH)

Type

Conference contribution

Publication date

2022

Publication status

Published

Peer reviewed

Yes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials, Condensed Matter Physics, Computer Science Applications, Applied Mathematics, Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Electronic version(s)

https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2642756 (Access: Closed)