Title :
Optical wavelength shifting by traveling-wave electrooptic modulation
Author :
Riaziat, M.L. ; Virshup, G.F. ; Eckstein, J.N.
Author_Institution :
Ginzton Res. Center, Varian Associates, Santa Clara, CA, USA
Abstract :
Optical wavelength shifting of 1.054-nm laser pulses in excess of +or- 10 wavenumbers (+or- 300 GHz) was demonstrated. The wavelength shifter consists of synchronous microwave and optical waveguides fabricated monolithically on LiNbO/sub 3/. An optical pulse experiences a constant refractive index gradient that travels with the pulse and causes the wavelength shift.<>
Keywords :
electro-optical devices; integrated optics; lithium compounds; optical frequency conversion; optical modulation; optical waveguides; refractive index; 1.054 mum; LiNbO/sub 3/; constant refractive index gradient; laser pulses; monolithically; optical pulse; optical waveguides; optical wavelength shifting; synchronous microwave waveguides; traveling-wave electrooptic modulation; wavelength shifter; Electrooptic modulators; Laser mode locking; Optical modulation; Optical propagation; Optical pulses; Optical refraction; Optical solitons; Optical variables control; Optical waveguides; Refractive index;
Journal_Title :
Photonics Technology Letters, IEEE
