The present invention is a photonic logic circuit for multimode optical signals.
The device includes a laser cavity having at least four conduits, the combination
forming a substantially X-shaped construction. An output is attached to each conduit
for transmission of the optical signals from the cavity. At least one input is
connected to the laser cavity. The input is connected to an upper or lower edge
of the laser cavity. These are the edges that do not include conduits. A bias contact
is connected to the cavity and the two lower conduits. The bias contact is used
to pump the photonic device. Preset contacts are attached to each of the upper
two conduits and their respective outputs. The preset contacts are used to control
the logic function of the photonic logic device. Altering current pump settings
between the respective contacts controls the direction of lasing between outputs
of the photonic device and the logic function performed.