Polarization state controlled multistability of a nonlinear magneto-optic cavity

Authors
Jonsson, F Flytzanis, C
Citation
F. Jonsson et C. Flytzanis, Polarization state controlled multistability of a nonlinear magneto-optic cavity, PHYS REV L, 82(7), 1999, pp. 1426-1429
Citations number
14
Categorie Soggetti
Physics
Journal title
PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS
ISSN journal
00319007 → ACNP
Volume
82
Issue
7
Year of publication
1999
Pages
1426 - 1429
Database
ISI
SICI code
0031-9007(19990215)82:7<1426:PSCMOA>2.0.ZU;2-3
Abstract
We investigate the theory of a nonlinear magneto-optic Fabry-Perot interfer ometer, filled with an isotropic dielectric that possesses Linear and nonli near artificial gyrotropy. We show that the nonreciprocity leads to specifi c multistable transmission patterns and, in particular, to a polarization c ontrolled multistability at constant input intensity. We also show that the reciprocity of the cavity can be restored effectively for certain paramete r regimes. [S0031-9007(99)08486-0].