title: Hysteresis transmission of evanescent waves in a composite nonlinear device.
abstract: The transition from the transmission regime to that of total internal reflection in a composite device using a nonlinear Kerr material is analyzed taking the Goos-Hänchen effect into consideration. Experimental evidence of the generation of shifted waves in such a material is shown. A computer simulation showing optical bistability in the device is also presented.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Delfino
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Mormile