Title :
160 Gbit/s optical sampling by a novel ultra-broadband switch based on four-wave mixing in a semiconductor optical amplifier
Author :
Diez, S. ; Ludwig, R. ; Schmidt, C. ; Feiste, U. ; Weber, H.G.
Author_Institution :
Heinrich-Hertz-Inst. fur Nachrichtentech. Berlin GmbH, Germany
Abstract :
We demonstrate 160 Gbit/s all-optical sampling by a compact, ultra-broadband, and low noise switch based on four-wave mixing. The switch combines high contrast (>25 dB), high linearity (>20 dB), and high temporal resolution (1.7 ps).
Keywords :
multiwave mixing; optical switches; semiconductor optical amplifiers; signal sampling; spectral analysers; 160 Gbit/s; all-optical sampling; compact ultra-broadband switch; four-wave mixing; gain-transparent FWM; high contrast; high linearity; high temporal resolution; low noise switch; optical delay line multiplexer; semiconductor optical amplifier; Four-wave mixing; Linearity; Nonlinear optics; Optical mixing; Optical pulses; Optical saturation; Optical switches; Sampling methods; Semiconductor optical amplifiers; Stimulated emission;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference, 1999, and the International Conference on Integrated Optics and Optical Fiber Communication. OFC/IOOC '99. Technical Digest
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-582-X
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.1999.766071
