Abstract

The light dynamics of bistable element chain is theoretically considered within the scope of the plane wave approximation. It is supposed that bistable elements are arranged In line and coupled by the light beams (see fig.). As a model is chosen the bistable thin film of two-level atoms [1,2] subjecting to the relation (1) where e_i and e_t - the amplitudes of incident and transmitted field, C - the cooperative parameter of the film [3].

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