Title :
On-grid wavelength conversion and multi-carrier generation with quasi-phase-matched LiNbO3 waveguide optical loop circuit
Author :
Yamazaki, E. ; Takada, A. ; Yamawaku, J. ; Morioka, T. ; Miyazawa, H. ; Tadanaga, O. ; Asobe, M.
Author_Institution :
NTT Network Innovation Labs., NTT Corp., Yokosuka, Japan
Abstract :
A novel optical loop configuration based on quasi-phase-matched LiNbO3 waveguides for wavelength conversion and multi-carrier generation on an optical frequency grid is proposed. It has fast wavelength switching time and supports the conversion of multichannel signals. The basic principle is successfully demonstrated with total bandwidth of 20 nm in longer and shorter wavelength sides.
Keywords :
lithium compounds; optical communication equipment; optical phase matching; optical waveguides; optical wavelength conversion; 20 nm; LiNbO3; grid wavelength conversion; multicarrier generation; multichannel signals; optical frequency grid; optical loop circuit; optical loop configuration; quasiphase matched LiNbO3 waveguide; total bandwidth; wavelength conversion; wavelength switching time;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:20045445
