Title :
Wavelength conversion module with +4 dB gain using direct-bonded QPM-Zn: LiNbO3 ridge waveguide
Author :
Umeki, T. ; Tadanaga, O. ; Asobe, M.
Author_Institution :
NTT Photonics Labs., NTT Corp., Atsugi
Abstract :
We fabricate a fiber-coupled module using a highly damage resistant LiNbO3 ridge waveguide. A low insertion loss (-4 dB) and sufficient parametric conversion gain (+8 dB) enable us to achieve a wavelength converter with +4 dB fiber-to-fiber gain.
Keywords :
lithium compounds; optical waveguides; optical wavelength conversion; ridge waveguides; zinc; LiNbO3:Zn; direct-bonded quasiphase matched waveguide; fiber-coupled module; highly damage resistant waveguide; parametric conversion gain; ridge waveguide; wavelength conversion; Gain; Insertion loss; Lenses; Optical device fabrication; Optical fiber devices; Optical fiber polarization; Optical waveguides; Optical wavelength conversion; Wavelength conversion; Wavelength division multiplexing; (130.3730) Lithium niobate; (190.4410) Nonlinear optics, parametric processes;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2008 and 2008 Conference on Quantum Electronics and Laser Science. CLEO/QELS 2008. Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-859-9
