Nonlinear Optical Signal Processing in Optical Packet Switching Systems

Author

Kurumida, Junya ; Yoo, S.J.B.

Author_Institution

Nat. Inst. of Adv. Ind. Scienece & Technol., Tsukuba, Japan

Volume

18

Issue

2

fYear

2012

Firstpage

978

Lastpage

987

Abstract

This paper discusses nonlinear optical signal processing employed in optical packet switching systems. Nonlinear optical signal processing provides optical label (header) recognition, optical switching, wavelength conversion, and time buffering with typically higher capacity, lower latency, and lower power consumption than electronic counterparts. In order to provide diverse signal processing functions, large-scale integration of nonlinear optical signal processing devices is essential. We discuss possible future directions in optical packet switching involving nonlinear optical signal processing of optical packets with advanced data and label modulation formats.

Keywords

optical modulation; optical switches; optical wavelength conversion; packet switching; label modulation format; nonlinear optical signal processing; optical label recognition; optical packet switching systems; optical switching; time buffering; wavelength conversion; High speed optical techniques; Nonlinear optics; Optical buffering; Optical packet switching; Optical signal processing; Optical switches; Optical wavelength conversion; Internet; nonlinear optics; optical burst switching; optical circuit switching; optical flow switching; optical packet switching; optical-label switching; photonic switching;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Selected Topics in Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

1077-260X

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/JSTQE.2011.2143390

Filename

5962344