Nonlinear Mach-Zehnder-Fano interferometer

Andrey E. Miroshnichenko*, Yi Xu

*Corresponding author for this work

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    Abstract

    We consider nonlinear Mach-Zehnder-Fano interferometer in which supports the nonlinear Fano resonances. Based on the introduced figure of merit, we demonstrate that the nonlinear Mach-Zehnder-Fano interferometer could enhance the nonlinear response up to two orders of magnitude and produce the nearly perfect dynamical bistable response compared to standard Fano resonance geometry. The enhanced resonance excitation in the nonlinear Fano defect and the step-function like linear transmission suggest that the Mach-Zehnder-Fano interferometer could be a suitable candidate involving in nonlinear manipulation of the Fano resonance. We confirm the significant enhancement of the nonlinear sensitivity both in stationary and dynamic manners. We further suggest a nonlinear photonic crystal circuit as one of the possibilities to realize our results.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationWorkshop Proceedings - International Workshop on Nonlinear Photonics, NLP 2011
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2011
    Event2011 International Workshop on Nonlinear Photonics, NLP 2011 - Kharkov, Ukraine
    Duration: 6 Sept 20118 Sept 2011

    Publication series

    NameWorkshop Proceedings - International Workshop on Nonlinear Photonics, NLP 2011

    Conference

    Conference2011 International Workshop on Nonlinear Photonics, NLP 2011
    Country/TerritoryUkraine
    CityKharkov
    Period6/09/118/09/11

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