Title :
Multi-terabit per second cross gain modulation in quantum dot amplifiers via excited state lasing
Author :
Hill, Martin T. ; Khoe, G.D. ; Van Daele, Peter ; Dorren, H.J.S.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., Eindhoven Univ. of Technol., Netherlands
Abstract :
A method of exploiting just the fast intra-dot relaxation in quantum dots for signal processing is examined. Simulations showing 2.5 Tb/s signal processing and a flat frequency response illustrate the concepts utility in future telecommunication systems.
Keywords :
excited states; high-speed optical techniques; laser mirrors; optical communication equipment; optical modulation; semiconductor optical amplifiers; semiconductor quantum dots; signal processing; 2.5 Tbit/s; excited state lasing; intradot relaxation; multiterabit per second cross gain modulation; quantum dot amplifiers; signal processing; telecommunication systems;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2004. (CLEO). Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Francisco, CA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-777-6
