A method of generating single optical pulse in nanosecond range with the joint uses of electro-optic modulator and nonlinear material

Optics has already been established as a successful candidate in data processing. Lots of all-optical data processors are proposed in the last few decades. Again it is well-known that, in many situations, an optical single pulse is very much useful to trigger an optical data processing circuit. In this communication the authors propose a method of generating a sub-nanosecond optical pulse using electro-optic modulator and nonlinear material.