Abstract

We describe and demonstrate new modes of operation of a nonlinear electro-optic Fabry–Perot device that can be obtained by using reflected-light feedback. Very precise optical limiting and clipping characteristics can be achieved by suitably tailoring the resonator characteristics.

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