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Optically bistable interference filters: optimization considerations

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Abstract

Design considerations for optically bistable narrow-bandpass interference filters are surveyed. Optimization for low incident laser irradiance levels is presented in terms of the reflective stacks, the spacer thickness, operational laser frequencies, the semiconductor thin-film materials, and the laser spot size. Conditions under which either thermal or electronic nonlinearities dominate are described.

© 1986 Optical Society of America

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