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Three-input majority function with nonlinear material in all-optical domain

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In this paper, we have developed a nonlinear directional coupler theory to describe a novel all-optical majority function. Our scheme is composed of linear and nonlinear optical waveguides in which switching operation between them depending on the power of input light. Adjusting the refractive indices, and selecting the proper length of waveguides are simulated by use of RSoft CAD-Layout (BeamPROP) simulator.

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  1. Nonlinear Behavior: The response of nonlinear material to electromagnetic waves cause to changing its characteristics. The refractive index is the feature which is manipulated by the entered inputs, and the amount of changing depends on the power of applied inputs.

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  1. Islamic Azad University, Arak Branch, Arak, Iran

    L. A.Bakhtiar

  2. Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

    E. Yaghoubi, A. Adami & M. Hosseinzadeh

  3. Laser and Plasma Research Institute, Shahid Beheshti University G. C., Tehran, Iran

    S. M. Hamidi

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A.Bakhtiar, L., Yaghoubi, E., Adami, A. et al. Three-input majority function with nonlinear material in all-optical domain. J Opt 42, 349–354 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12596-013-0137-x

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