Nonlinear Isolators and Circulators Based on Networks of Coupled Resonators

摘要

We present our recent results in the area of nonlinear nonreciprocal devices, including isolators and circulators. We show that the nonlinear isolators based on single Fano resonators are subject to a fundamental trade-off between transmission and isolation intensity range or bandwidth, stemming from time reversal symmetry. We also show how we can overcome this limitation by using multiple nonlinear resonators. Finally, we show that networks with many nonlinear resonators can also be used to realize more advanced devices, such as circulators.