Abstract

In this paper we study the input-output characteristic of a fractal nonlinear optical Fabry-Perot resonator. The 1D dielectric integrated resonator is obtained alternating two nondispersive planar dielectric layers of unperturbed refractive index n₂ and n₁ (n₂ > n₁) of thickness such that their optical path is the same. The initiator is the layer of refractive index n₂. If L is the optical path of the initiator, the generator is obtained substituting the central part of the initiator having an optical path of L/3 with the layer of refractive index n₁ and thickness such that the optical path is L/3 again. The resonator is obtained iterating the operation on the left and right third optical path, and stopping the iteration at the N-th step.

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