Abstract
We demonstrate exponential reduction of optical switching threshold in a Mach-Zehnder interferometer by using coupled microring resonators. With only few microring resonators, the switching power can reach attowatt level - ideal for single-photon all-optical devices.
© 2006 Optical Society of America
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