Relaxing-precessional magnetization switching

A new way of magnetization switching employing both the spin-transfer torque and the torque by a magnetic field is proposed. The solution of the Landau–Lifshitz–Gilbert equation shows that the dynamics of the magnetization in the initial stage of the switching is similar to that in the precessional switching, while that in the final stage is rather similar to the relaxing switching. We call the present method the relaxing-precessional switching. It offers a faster and lower-power-consuming way of switching than the relaxing switching and a more controllable way than the precessional switching.     

两步式放电改善反向开关晶体管开通特性研究

针对大功率半导体开关反向开关晶体管(RSD)由于预充不足造成的非均匀开通缺陷, 在直接预充放电工作电路的基础上, 设计了一种两步式放电工作电路. 根据RSD结构特点理论分析了正常开通所需条件, 并对器件元胞结构进行建模分析, 模型仿真结果表明RSD在窄脉宽预充电流作用下具有更佳的开通性能, 降低了预充阶段基区载流子复合. 两步式放电实验发现第一步放电电流幅值、脉宽对于两步式放电电路的正常工作起决定作用, 而反向预充电流主要作用于RSD第一步放电的正常开通, 降低了预充电路设计难度. 仿真及实验结果均表明两步式放电电路较直接式预充放电电路提高了RSD的均匀开通性能, 这是由于两步式放电显著提高了基区等离子体积累.     

Polarization switching kinetics in ferroelectrics

The switching kinetics in ferroelectrics in the bulk polarization switching stage and in the final stage of the process are studied. Consideration is given to the specific case of switching of intrinsic ferroelectrics with 180° domains. A complete system of equations describing the switching processes and taking into account the change in repolarization in the course of a phase transformation is derived. The solution of this system is found. All the main characteristics of the switching process are calculated; namely, the evolution of the domain size distribution function is revealed and the time dependences of the domain density and flux are determined. An expression describing the variation in repolarization with time is obtained. The mechanisms of domain growth are studied. An equation for calculating the switching current and its variation with time is derived. A method is proposed for determining a number of constants for ferroelectric crystals by studying the switching current evolution.     

All-optical waveguide switching

We present a tutorial review of all-optical switching in fibre and integrated optics waveguides. These switching devices require non-linear refractive index changes in single or coupled waveguides, and involve either the low-power guided modes of the structure or soliton-type waves guided, emitted or captured by waveguides. We discuss the physical principles involved in these all-optical switching schemes, material requirements, recent experiments and limitations. A representative rather than comprehensive list of references is provided.An invited paper     

Low-light-level all-optical switching

We propose an all-optical switch that utilizes the technique of storage and retrieval of light pulses. A single photon (probe pulse) switched by another (switching pulse) is feasible, and the on-off ratio can be as large as 10 dB. We have experimentally demonstrated that the energy of the retrieved probe pulse is reduced to about 10% because of the presence of a switching pulse with an energy per unit area of one photon per lambda(2)/(2pi). The achieved result does not depend on the coupling intensity, the atomic optical density, or the width and shape of the switching pulse.     

Scaling properties of switching pulses

We investigate analytically the switching process of a bistable system which is described near each limit point by a single ordinary nonlinear differential equation. For a holding beam near the limit point and a rectangular switching pulse, we prove that the requirement of switching imposes a constraint on the pulse area. This results hold for bistability in general and is applied to purely dispersive optical bistability.     

光突发交换中交换矩阵配置时间的影响研究

光突发交换是近几年出现的一种很有前途的交换技术。在光突发交换网络的核心节点中,光交换矩阵是一个关键部件,其配置时间影响到光突发交换网络的性能。这种影响表现在对数据信道可用时间施加了限制。在考虑光交换矩阵配置时间的基础上给出了修正后的LAUC算法,并通过计算机仿真研究了这种配置时间对光突发交换性能的影响。结果表明,光交换矩阵配置时间的增大会导致输出数据信道利用率的降低,进而增大了数据丢失率。     

Temperature dependence of spin-transfer-induced switching of nanomagnets

We measure the temperature, magnetic-field, and current dependence for the switching of nanomagnets by a spin-polarized current. Depending on current bias, switching can occur between either two static magnetic states or a static state and a current-driven precessional mode. In both cases, the switching is thermally activated and governed by the sample temperature, not a higher effective magnetic temperature. The activation barriers for switching between static states depend linearly on current, with a weaker dependence for dynamic to static switching.     

Nonlinear optical switching matrix

We show that nonlinear directional couplers with variable coupling coefficients can be used to compose a special kind of switching matrix. The switching matrix can be controlled by the signal itself or by a strong pump. Light routing is realized by adjustment of the power of the signal or the pump. Because light routing is based on the optical Kerr effect, ultrafast routing is possible.     

Long switching times in absorptive bistable systems

We study the switching characteristics of a Fabry-Pérot cavity containing a saturable absorber and driven by an external laser. It is shown how long switching times can arise in such a system and an expression is given for the switching time.     

Optical switching of semiconductor laser amplifiers

The underlying physics of optical switching in bistable diode-laser amplifiers is reviewed. The importance of minimizing the switching energy of optical bistable devices is emphasized. It is shown that conventional diode-laser amplifiers are switched with only thousands of photons in less than a nanosecond. Recent developments in single quantumwell lasers allow switching with total energy (including electronic) less than a picojoule.     

Field-effect switching in nano-graphite films

The effect of electrical resistivity switching in nano-graphite films is described. In difference with cases published elsewhere the switching in nano-graphite films occurs from stable high conductive to metastable low conductive state. Critical current of switching varies in the range 10–500 mA and is believed to increase up to values of 100–1000 A appropriate for using of nano-graphite samples in power grids as contact-less current limiters and circuit breakers. The possible mechanisms of switching phenomenon in nano-graphite films are discussed.     

Conduction switching of photochromic molecules

We report a theoretical study of single molecule conduction switching of photochromic dithienylethene molecules. The light-induced intramolecular transformation drives a swapping of the highest occupied molecular orbital and lowest unoccupied molecular orbital between two distinct conjugated paths. The shuffling of single and double bonds produces a significant conductance change when the molecule is sandwiched between metal electrodes. We model the switching event using quantum molecular dynamics and the conductance changes using Green's function electronic transport theory. We find large on-off conductance ratios (between 10 and over 100) depending on the side group outside the switching core.     

基于频率失谐的光混沌同步开关的特性研究

针对实验报道的光混沌同步开关现象,建立了基于半导体激光器的光混沌同步开关的理论模型.利用该模型,数值模拟了不同外腔反馈强度和注入强度下的光混沌同步开关特性.结果表明：固定外腔反馈强度,不同注入强度下的混沌同步开关的对比度和宽度均不同;当注入强度与外腔反馈强度相同时,开关的对比度达到最大值;进一步地,当外腔反馈强度和注入强度同步增强时,混沌同步开关的对比度和宽度均单调增大. 关键词： 光混沌同步开关 半导体激光器 频率失谐 外腔反馈     

Bistable switching in dual-frequency liquid crystals

Various bistable switching modes in nematic liquid crystals with frequency inversion of the sign of dielectric anisotropy are revealed and investigated. Switching between states with different helicoidal distributions of the director field of a liquid crystal, as well as between uniform and helicoidal states, is realized by dual-frequency waveforms of a driving voltage. A distinctive feature of the dual-frequency switching is that the uniform planar distribution of the director field may correspond to a thermodynamically equilibrium state, and the chirality of an LC is not a necessary condition for switching to a helicoidal state.     

Paths of fluctuation induced switching

We demonstrate that the paths followed by a system in fluctuation-activated switching form a narrow tube in phase space. A theory of the path distribution is developed and its direct measurement is performed in a micromechanical oscillator. The experimental and theoretical results are in excellent agreement, with no adjustable parameters. We also demonstrate the lack of time-reversal symmetry in switching of systems far from thermal equilibrium.     

Synchronization in complex networks with switching topology

This Letter investigates synchronization issues of complex dynamical networks with switching topology. By constructing a common Lyapunov function, we show that local and global synchronization for a linearly coupled network with switching topology can be evaluated by the time average of second smallest eigenvalues corresponding to the Laplacians of switching topology. This result is quite powerful and can be further used to explore various switching cases for complex dynamical networks. Numerical simulations illustrate the effectiveness of the obtained results in the end.     

Gain-assisted optical switching in plasmonic nanocavities

A plasmonic cavity filled with active material is proposed to explain optical switching. Optical properties, including transmission, response time, and field distribution of on/off state, are numerically investigated. We demonstrate that such a gain-assisted plasmonic structure can achieve optical switching in the nan- odomain and shorten the switching time to the subpicosecond level. Our results indicate the potential application of the proposed structure in optical communication and photonic integrated circuits.     

Phase-induced switching in fiber nonlinear directional coupler

A numerical study of soliton switching characteristics and the maximum output coupling by the relative phase change of a control pulse is carried out for input powers, coupled coefficient and input soliton width. It is shown that input powers ratio, coupled coefficient and input soliton width play important roles in this mode of soliton switching and that these effects may lead to useful soliton switching if the relative phase of the control pulse is monitored judiciously.     

All optical switching in azo-polymer planar waveguide

In this paper all optical switching in planar methyl red doped poly (methyl methacrylate) (MR/PMMA) waveguide and the effects of different parameters on this process are presented. Switching was achieved by a 488 nm Ar ion laser (pump beam) on a 633 nm He-Ne laser (probe beam) when passed through the waveguide. The effect of temperature and pump intensity, polarization and chopping frequency on switching is investigated. The switching process is attributed to trans-cis-trans photoisomerization of azo dyes in the polymer host. By studying the absorption spectrum of the sample, it is shown that both pump and probe laser beams are effective on the switching process.