Digital light beam deflector with liquid cristal (1980)

In this letter , we report a new method for óptical switching based on the electro-optical properties of liquid crystal materials and, in particular, of the nematic type. The basis of this new method is the use of twisted wedge structure that has not been reported before elsewhere. In the past several years , great efforts in integrated optics have been made to develop optical switching devices with fast speed by using electro-optic, acousto-optic or magneto -optic materials. A mechanically operated óptical switch made of grade-index rod 1enses and e1ectromagnets has been proposed too . Switches of this kind include one input and two output waveguides and, depending on the app1ied voltage, one incident light on the switch exits either in one or another of the two output waveguides.

Laser pulse shaping with liquid crystals (1982)

In this paper we report a new method of laser pulse shaping by the use of liquid crystals as non linear materials. The basis of this method is similar to the one reported by us for an hybrid optical bistable device, but with a different electronic circuitry and feedback.

Optical memory with TNLC devices (1982)

In this paper we describe a twisted nematic liquid crystal (TNLC) device structure with optical feedback capable of bistable operation and optical memory. Its structure is the conventional one as employed in hybrid optical bistability.

Reorientación inducida ópticamente en una estructura cilíndrica hemeotrópica de cristal líquido

En este artículo se presentan los primeros resultados obtenidos cuando una radiación láser de intensidad adecuada actúa sobre una estructura cilíndrica con cristal líquido nemático orientado homeotrópicamente. Según ha sido observado, se produce una reorientación inducida por el campo electromegnético del haz en las moléculas del nemático, con el consiguiente efecto sobre la radiación dispersada.

Biestabilidad óptica híbrida en estructuras homeotrópicas de cristal líquido

En el presente artículo se presentan algunos de los resultados que pueden obtenerse en el campo de la biestabilidad óptica híbrida, mediante el empleo de cristales líquidos del tipo nemático cuando adoptan una estructura homeotrópica planar. Los resultados obtenidos son análogos a los conseguidos con otros materiales ofreciendo la innegable ventaja de su menor costo y su mayor rendimiento energético.

Self-Organizing Architectural design based on Morphogenetic Programming.

In this paper, we present our research into self-organizing building algorithms. This idea of self-organization of animal/plants behaviour interests researchers to explore the mechanisms required for this emergent phenomena and try to apply them in other domains. We were able to implement a typical construction algorithm in a 3D simulation environment and reproduce the results of previous research in the area. LSystems, morphogenetic programming and wasp nest building are explained in order to understand self-organizing models. We proposed Grammatical swarm as a good tool to optimize building structures.

Integrable high order UWB pulse photonic generator based on cross phase modulation in a SOA-MZI

We propose and experimentally demonstrate a potentially integrable optical scheme to generate high order UWB pulses. The technique is based on exploiting the cross phase modulation generated in an InGaAsP Mach-Zehnder interferometer containing integrated semiconductor optical amplifiers, and is also adaptable to different pulse modulation formats through an optical processing unit which allows to control of the amplitude, polarity and time delay of the generated taps.

UWB doublet generation employing cross-phase modulation in a semiconductor optical amplifier mach-zehnder interferometer

In this paper, a novel method to generate ultrawideband (UWB) doublets is proposed and experimentally demonstrated, which is based on exploiting the cross-phase modulation in a semiconductor optical amplifier (SOA). The key component is an integrated SOA Mach-Zehnder interferometer pumped with an optical carrier modulated by a Gaussian pulse. The transfer function of the nonlinear conversion process leads to the generation of UWB doublet pulses by tuning the SOA currents to different values.

UWB doublet generation employing non-linear effects of a Semiconductor Optical Amplifier Mach-Zehnder inteferometer

In this article, a novel method to generate an ultra-wideband (UWB) doublet using the cross-phase modulation (XPM) effect is proposed and experimentally demonstrated. The main component of the submitted architecture is a SOA-Mach-Zehnder interferometer (MZI) pumped with a modulated Gaussian pulse. Maximum and minimum conversion points are analyzed through the systems transfer function in order to determinate the most effective operation stage. By tuning different values for the SOAs currents, it is possible to identify a conversion step in which the input pulse is enough large to saturate the SOAMZI, leading to the generation of a UWB doublet pulse.

Generation of an UWB monocycle employing cross-phase modulation in a SOA-MZ interferometer

In the present article, an innovative approach for generation of an UWB monocycle is proposed and experimentally demonstrated. The proposed design features the combination of an interferometric device (SOA-Mach Zehnder interferometer) with an optical processor unit. The fusion of such components permits to generate, combine and customize UWB pulses. An optical pulse is used as pump signal and two optical carriers represent and the optical input of the system. The selection of a specific wavelength and therefore of a particular port provides the possibility of modifying the systems output pulse polarity. The capacity of transmitting several data sequence has been also evidenced.

UWB doublet generation in an integrated semiconductor optical amplifier Mach-Zehnder interferometer

In this paper, we propose and experimentally demonstrate a novel technique to generate ultrawideband (UWB) doublet pulses by exploiting the cross-phase modulation (XPM) in a semiconductor optical amplifier (SOA). The key component in the proposed system consists on an integrated SOA Mach-Zehnder interferometer (MZI) pumped with a Gaussian pulse modulated optical carrier. The transfer function of the nonlinear conversion process leads to the generation of UWB doublet pulses through the control of the biasing point of the SOA-MZI.

Deflexiones transversales de radiación luminosa en estructuras prismáticas de cristal líquido

A novel structure , based on a wedge shaped configuration, is presented . This structure , previously used in one of his forms,for refraction index measurements is analysed in this paper. The results obtained give the possibility of his use in electro snd magneto-optical modulation and deflection.

Instabilities in hybrid liquid crystal optical bistable devices

In this paper we report some of the experimental results that can be obtained in the field of hybrid optical bistable devices when liquid crystals are employed as non linear materials. The advantages with respect to other materials are the very low voltages and power needed, compatibles with I.C.'s levels.

Optica Integrada: diseño de commutadores de acoplo direccional por método del índice efectivo

Se explica cómo diseñar conmutadores electroópticos integrados de acoplo direccional siguiendo el método de índice efectivo.

Diseño de multiplexores hibridos para sistemas de comunicaciones ópticas mediante la concatenación de dispositivos selectivos en longitud de onda

La creciente demandada de información por parte del abonado hace necesaria la inclusión de nuevos servicios como la transmisión da datos de alta y baja velocidad, señales de vídeo, etc. La única solución que promete viabilidad es la que puede desarrollarse con Fibra Óptica.