Open AccessAn optimization procedure for the design of all-optical switches based on metal-dielectric nanocomposites
Author(s) -
Albert S. Reyna,
Cid B. de Araújo
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
optics express
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.394
H-Index - 271
ISSN - 1094-4087
DOI - 10.1364/oe.23.007659
Subject(s) - dielectric , nanocomposite , materials science , characterization (materials science) , optics , ultrashort pulse , interference (communication) , refractive index , optical switch , metal , optoelectronics , nanotechnology , computer science , telecommunications , laser , physics , channel (broadcasting) , metallurgy
We present a procedure to optimize the performance of all-optical switches based on metal-dielectric nanocomposites. The management of constructive and destructive interference between the third-, fifth- and seventh-order susceptibilities allowed characterization of optimal conditions for ultrafast switching with reduced losses. Proof-of-principle experiments with metal-colloids are reported to validate the method.