Title :
Optimization of Operation Conditions of All-Optical Switches Based on Intersubband Absorption Saturation
Author :
Yoshida, H. ; Simoyama, T. ; Sekiguchi, S. ; Kasai, J. ; Mozume, T. ; Ishikawa, H.
Author_Institution :
The Femtosecond Technology Research Association Japan; Corporate R&D Center, Toshiba Corp., Japan, haruhiko.yoshida@toshiba.co.jp
Abstract :
Ultrafast and highly efficient intersubband-based all-optical switching has been investigated. Through an analysis of absorption saturation, optimization of pulse-duration, signal delay-time, and downsizing of absorptive region are shown to be crucial for highly efficient operation.
Keywords :
Absorption; Delay effects; Electrons; Indium gallium arsenide; Optical pulses; Optical refraction; Optical waveguides; Space vector pulse width modulation; Switches; Ultrafast optics;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2005. CLEO/Pacific Rim 2005. Pacific Rim Conference on
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-9242-6
DOI :
10.1109/CLEOPR.2005.1569731
