DocumentCode
902363
Title
Optical frequency measurement for multichannel networks using sum-frequency generation in multilayer waveguides
Author
Guy, M. ; Villeneuve, B. ; Svilans, M. ; Tetu, M. ; Cyr, N.
Author_Institution
Lavel Univ., Quebec City, Que., Canada
Volume
29
Issue
11
fYear
1993
fDate
5/27/1993 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
975
Lastpage
976
Abstract
Practical use of sum-frequency generation in multilayer waveguides is investigated for the purpose of frequency stabilisation in multichannel optical networks. Experimental results are presented on both wide and narrow-range wavelength sensing in the 1.3 mu m communication band using simple optoelectronic components. Optical frequency difference measurement resolution is estimated to be better than 2 GHz.
Keywords
III-V semiconductors; aluminium compounds; frequency measurement; frequency stability; gallium arsenide; integrated optics; optical harmonic generation; optical links; optical variables measurement; optical waveguides; 1.3 micron; AlGaAs waveguide; communication band; frequency stabilisation; multichannel networks; multichannel optical networks; multilayer waveguides; optical frequency difference measurement resolution; optoelectronic components; sum-frequency generation; wavelength difference sensing;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Electronics Letters
Publisher
iet
ISSN
0013-5194
Type
jour
DOI
10.1049/el:19930649
Filename
216345
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