Title :
Small-signal theory of wavelength converters based on cross-gain modulation in semiconductor optical amplifiers
Author :
Mecozzi, Antonio
Author_Institution :
Fondazione Ugo Bordoni, Rome, Italy
Abstract :
We give the exact closed form solution of the coupled-mode equations describing frequency converters based on cross-gain modulation in semiconductor optical amplifiers. We show that the frequency response of the converter is strongly affected by the waveguide internal loss.
Keywords :
electro-optical modulation; laser theory; optical frequency conversion; optical losses; semiconductor lasers; waveguide lasers; coupled-mode equations; cross-gain modulation; frequency response; optical frequency converters; semiconductor optical amplifiers; small-signal theory; waveguide internal loss; wavelength converters; Closed-form solution; Equations; Frequency conversion; Frequency response; Optical coupling; Optical frequency conversion; Optical modulation; Optical waveguides; Optical wavelength conversion; Semiconductor optical amplifiers;
Journal_Title :
Photonics Technology Letters, IEEE
