Abstract
We show that all-optical switching is feasible by means of cascading of sum-frequency-generation and difference-frequency-generation processes under phase-matched conditions. Three-terminal switching is demonstrated experimentally with bulk periodically poled LiNbO 3. The cascading under phase-matched conditions facilitates switching with lower power than that required under phase-mismatched conditions.
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