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Intrinsic optical bistability via switching between saturable and reverse saturable absorption.
Seyed Morteza Mousavi1, Mohammad Mahmoudi2
1Department of Physics, University of Zanjan, University Blvd., Zanjan, 45371-38791, Iran.
Scientific Reports
|April 15, 2025
Summary
We demonstrate intrinsic optical bistability and multistability in a quantum system by controlling nonlinear absorption with laser fields. This interplay enables tunable optical switching behaviors for advanced photonic applications.
Area of Science:
- Quantum Optics
- Nonlinear Optics
Background:
- Optical bistability is crucial for all-optical switching.
- Controlling nonlinear absorption is key to achieving bistability.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a novel approach for intrinsic optical bistability and multistability.
- To analyze the role of saturable and reverse saturable absorption.
Main Methods:
- Analyzing optical properties of a four-level cascade quantum system.
- Modeling intensity-dependent nonlinear absorption.
- Investigating laser field-induced switching behaviors.
Main Results:
- Stable points on the optical bistability curve align with nonlinear absorption switching points.
- Switching behaviors are triggered by laser fields.
- Optical bistability transitions to multistability under specific detuning conditions.
Conclusions:
- The interplay of saturable and reverse saturable absorption enables intrinsic optical bistability and multistability.
- Laser-induced nonlinear absorption provides a mechanism for tunable optical switching.
- The proposed model accurately describes the observed phenomena in quantum systems.
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