Asymmetric, reflection mode nonlinear Fabry-Perot modulator using bacteriorhodopsin

Abstract

We report on the design, fabrication, and testing of an asymmetric reflection mode Fabry-Perot modulator using bacteriorhodopsin as the nonlinear cavity material. The modulator was fabricated to be impedance matched, resulting in high quality modulator performance. A large contrast ratio of 61:1, a reflectivity of 94%, and a dynamic modulation range of 55.5 at a pump; intensity of 26 mW/cm2 were measured by this modulator. © 1996 American Institute of Physics.