Third-order nonlinear optical response of 2D materials in the telecom band

Abstract

All-optical signal processing based on nonlinear optical devices is promising for ultrafast information processing in optical communication systems. Recent advances in two-dimensional (2D) layered materials with unique structures and distinctive properties have opened up new ave-nues for nonlinear optics and the fabrication of related devices with high performance. This paper reviews the recent advances in research on third-order optical nonlinearities of 2D materials, focus-ing on all-optical processing applications in the optical telecommunications band near 1550 nm. First, we provide an overview of the material properties of different 2D materials. Next, we review different methods for characterizing the third-order optical nonlinearities of 2D materials, including the Z-scan technique, third-harmonic generation (THG) measurement, and hybrid device character-ization, together with a summary of the measured n2 values in the telecommunications band. Fi-nally, the current challenges and future perspectives are discussed.

28 pages, 9 figures, 228 references, 1 table

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