Research in Optical Bistability in III-V Materials

GARMIRE适当或高级光学系统的开发依赖于对材料和器件制造有详细知识的合作者与那些对光学系统应该完成什么以及如何完成的人有总体看法的人的互动。目前提出的努力集中在器件和材料的研究上，特别是那些涉及光场和材料之间的非线性相互作用的研究。这种相互作用和基于它们的设备将在实现超越通信的光学系统方面发挥关键作用。增加非线性和可能的候选材料的种类，是光波技术计划的基本推动力之一。目前的努力对光波技术战略计划的这一主旨至关重要。除了材料研究，这笔赠款还将涉及非线性器件研究，包括有效探测辐射的新方法，以及能够引导辐射并提供反馈的结构。

GARMIRE The development of adequate or superior optical systems depends upon the interaction of collaborators who have a detailed knowledge of materials and device fabrication with those who have an overall view of what the optical system should accomplish and how it should accomplish it. The presently proposed effort concentrates upon the device and materials studies, particularly those which involve a nonlinear interaction between the optical field and the material. Such interactions and devices based upon them will play a crucial roll in the realization of optical systems which go beyond communications. Increasing the nonlinearity and the variety of materials which are likely candidates for doing so, is one of the basic thrusts within the lightwave technology program. The present effort is central to this thrust of the strategic plan for lightwave technology. In addition to the materials studies, the grant will involve nonlinear device studies including new means by which radiation can be efficiently detected and structures which can guide radiation and provide feedback.