Patent
1988-12-30
1991-03-26
Laroche, Eugene R.
350355, 350356, G02B 523, G02F 101, G02F 107
Patent
active
050023691
ABSTRACT:
A nonlinear optical element comprises a nonlinear medium having photoconductivity and an electrooptical effect, a pair of electrodes, arranged on two side surfaces of said nonlinear medium, for applying an electric field to the medium, for serving as reflection mirrors forming an optical resonator, and a pair of insulating layers formed between the nonlinear medium and the electrodes. A predetermined DC voltage is supplied to the electrodes, and the nonlinear medium is irradiated with a light having a variable intensity. Thus, the reflectance and transmittance of the optical element is non-linearly varied in accordance with the intensity of the incident light. Also disclosed is a method for activating such a nonlinear optical element.
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Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
LaRoche Eugene R.
Shingleton Michael
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