Abstract

The transition from the transmission regime to that of total internal reflection in a composite device using a nonlinear Kerr material is analyzed taking the Goos–Hänchen effect into consideration. Experimental evidence of the generation of shifted waves in such a material is shown. A computer simulation showing optical bistability in the device is also presented.

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