An analytic model for the dynamics of electron trapping materials with applications in nonlinear optical signal processing

In this paper the optical mechanism and dynamics of electron trapping material under simultaneous illumination with two wavelengths is investigated. Our analytical model proves that the equilibrium state luminescence of such a material can be controlled to produce highly nonlinear behavior with potential applications in nonlinear optical signal processing and optical realization of nonlinear dynamical systems. Combining this new approach with state-of-the-art fast spatial light modulators and CCD cameras that can precisely control and measure exposure, large arrays of nonlinear processing elements can be accommodated in a thin film of this material. Comments This paper is to be published in Journal of the Optical Society of America B, Volume 25, Issue 1: January 2008, pages 15-21, and is made available as an electronic reprint with the permission of OSA. The paper can be found at the following URL on the OSA website: http://josab.osa.org/. Systematic or multiple reproduction or distribution to multiple locations via electronic or other means is prohibited and is subject to penalties under law. This journal article is available at ScholarlyCommons: http://repository.upenn.edu/ese_papers/311 OSA Published by To be published in Journal of the Optical Society of America B: Title: An analytic model for the dynamics of electron trapping materials with applications in nonlinear optical signal processing Authors: Ramin Pashaie and Nabil Farhat Accepted: 24 October 2007 Posted: 6 November 2007 Doc. ID: 84630