Title :
All-optical synchronization and frequency division of mode-locked pulses
Author :
Phelan, Paul ; Farrell, Gerald ; Hegarty, John
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Phys., Trinity Coll., Dublin, Ireland
Abstract :
The authors report all-optical synchronization and frequency division of mode-locked input signals, using a self-pulsating laser diode. The performances of mode-locked and sinusoidal input signals are compared. Synchronization and frequency division of the mode-locked signals are found to be easier to achieve. This result suggests that significant applications may be found for this system.<>
Keywords :
laser beams; laser mode locking; time division multiplexing; TDM signal demultiplexing; all-optical synchronization; frequency division; mode-locked pulses; optical clock signals; self-pulsating laser diode; sinusoidal input signals; Clocks; Data mining; Diode lasers; Frequency conversion; Frequency synchronization; Gratings; Laser mode locking; Laser theory; Optical pulses; Timing;
Journal_Title :
Photonics Technology Letters, IEEE
