Microstructured All-Optical Switching Based on Two-Dimensional Material

Abstract

Microstructured all-optical switching, possessing the unique function of light controlling light, is an important part of the on-chip ultra-fast optical connectivity network and integrated logic computing chip. Microstructured all-optical switching has attracted extensive research interest, the latest great developments of which have also yielded progress in nanophotonics, nonlinear optics, optical communications, and integrated optics, etc. The emergence of two-dimensional materials with good third-order optical nonlinearity provides an important driving force for the improvement of all-optical switches. This paper reviews the implementation principles, novel configurations, improved performance indexes, and research progress based on different two-dimensional materials for micro/nano all-optical switching. Not only is a systematic discussion of the current state provided, but also, a brief outlook is afforded on the remaining challenges in the pursuit of the application of practical on-chip microstructured all-optical switching that is based on two-dimensional materials.