Design of an all-optical quaternary encoder to code decimal numbers by utilizing optical Kerr nonlinear material
Abstract Optics and photonics offer significant advancements in the rapidly evolving fields of data processing and communication owing to their inherent parallel-processing capabilities. This paper presents a novel all-optical quaternary encoder that efficiently encodes decimal numbers by leveraging...
Saved in:
| Main Authors: | , , |
|---|---|
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Springer
2025-06-01
|
| Series: | Discover Electronics |
| Subjects: | |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1007/s44291-025-00064-z |
| Tags: |
Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
|
| _version_ | 1849691403852972032 |
|---|---|
| author | Apurba Guchhait Nirmalya Pahari Nabin Baran Manik |
| author_facet | Apurba Guchhait Nirmalya Pahari Nabin Baran Manik |
| author_sort | Apurba Guchhait |
| collection | DOAJ |
| description | Abstract Optics and photonics offer significant advancements in the rapidly evolving fields of data processing and communication owing to their inherent parallel-processing capabilities. This paper presents a novel all-optical quaternary encoder that efficiently encodes decimal numbers by leveraging the nonlinear switching properties of Kerr-type optical materials. The proposed encoder operates entirely within the optical domain and offers multiple benefits. First, it achieves exceptionally high processing speeds owing to its optical nature. Secondly, it supports the simultaneous encoding of ( $${4}^{n}-1$$ 4 n - 1 ) different input signals expressed in ‘n’ bit quaternary states, enhancing parallel data handling. Third, unlike conventional electronic encoders that depend on electronic OR gates, this scheme eliminates the need for both electronic and optical gates, making it a versatile solution for optical communication, all-optical computation, and various photonic-device applications. The proposed approach underscores the potential for advancing optical technologies and expanding their applicability across diverse fields. |
| format | Article |
| id | doaj-art-9ce51e6d238c4f3abe5dfcafbdc717d6 |
| institution | DOAJ |
| issn | 2948-1600 |
| language | English |
| publishDate | 2025-06-01 |
| publisher | Springer |
| record_format | Article |
| series | Discover Electronics |
| spelling | doaj-art-9ce51e6d238c4f3abe5dfcafbdc717d62025-08-20T03:21:02ZengSpringerDiscover Electronics2948-16002025-06-012111910.1007/s44291-025-00064-zDesign of an all-optical quaternary encoder to code decimal numbers by utilizing optical Kerr nonlinear materialApurba Guchhait0Nirmalya Pahari1Nabin Baran Manik2Department of Physics, Jadavpur UniversityDepartment of Physics, Vivekananda CollegeDepartment of Physics, Jadavpur UniversityAbstract Optics and photonics offer significant advancements in the rapidly evolving fields of data processing and communication owing to their inherent parallel-processing capabilities. This paper presents a novel all-optical quaternary encoder that efficiently encodes decimal numbers by leveraging the nonlinear switching properties of Kerr-type optical materials. The proposed encoder operates entirely within the optical domain and offers multiple benefits. First, it achieves exceptionally high processing speeds owing to its optical nature. Secondly, it supports the simultaneous encoding of ( $${4}^{n}-1$$ 4 n - 1 ) different input signals expressed in ‘n’ bit quaternary states, enhancing parallel data handling. Third, unlike conventional electronic encoders that depend on electronic OR gates, this scheme eliminates the need for both electronic and optical gates, making it a versatile solution for optical communication, all-optical computation, and various photonic-device applications. The proposed approach underscores the potential for advancing optical technologies and expanding their applicability across diverse fields.https://doi.org/10.1007/s44291-025-00064-zOptical nonlinear materialOptical switchOptical quaternary encoderOptical computingPhotonic application |
| spellingShingle | Apurba Guchhait Nirmalya Pahari Nabin Baran Manik Design of an all-optical quaternary encoder to code decimal numbers by utilizing optical Kerr nonlinear material Discover Electronics Optical nonlinear material Optical switch Optical quaternary encoder Optical computing Photonic application |
| title | Design of an all-optical quaternary encoder to code decimal numbers by utilizing optical Kerr nonlinear material |
| title_full | Design of an all-optical quaternary encoder to code decimal numbers by utilizing optical Kerr nonlinear material |
| title_fullStr | Design of an all-optical quaternary encoder to code decimal numbers by utilizing optical Kerr nonlinear material |
| title_full_unstemmed | Design of an all-optical quaternary encoder to code decimal numbers by utilizing optical Kerr nonlinear material |
| title_short | Design of an all-optical quaternary encoder to code decimal numbers by utilizing optical Kerr nonlinear material |
| title_sort | design of an all optical quaternary encoder to code decimal numbers by utilizing optical kerr nonlinear material |
| topic | Optical nonlinear material Optical switch Optical quaternary encoder Optical computing Photonic application |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1007/s44291-025-00064-z |
| work_keys_str_mv | AT apurbaguchhait designofanallopticalquaternaryencodertocodedecimalnumbersbyutilizingopticalkerrnonlinearmaterial AT nirmalyapahari designofanallopticalquaternaryencodertocodedecimalnumbersbyutilizingopticalkerrnonlinearmaterial AT nabinbaranmanik designofanallopticalquaternaryencodertocodedecimalnumbersbyutilizingopticalkerrnonlinearmaterial |