Title :
4-bit all-optical buffer memory with shift register function using polarization bistable VCSELs
Author :
Katayama, Takeo ; Ooi, Tomohiro ; Kawaguchi, Hitoshi
Author_Institution :
Grad. Sch. of Mater. Sci., Nara Inst. of Sci. & Technol. (NAIST), Ikoma
Abstract :
We have demonstrated a 4-bit all-optical buffer memory with shift register function using four 1.55-mum polarization bistable VCSELs for the first time. This buffer memory is constructed by parallel connected two sets of shift-register memory.
Keywords :
optical bistability; optical communication equipment; optical logic; optical storage; semiconductor lasers; shift registers; surface emitting lasers; VCSEL; all-optical buffer memory; polarization bistability; shift register; wavelength 1.55 mum; High speed optical techniques; Optical bistability; Optical buffering; Optical devices; Optical packet switching; Optical polarization; Optical pulses; Shift registers; Stimulated emission; Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers; (060.1810) Buffers, couplers, routers, switches, and multiplexers; (250.7260) Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication - incudes post deadline papers, 2009. OFC 2009. Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2606-5
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-865-0
