DocumentCode
1418504
Title
Small-signal theory of wavelength converters based on cross-gain modulation in semiconductor optical amplifiers
Author
Mecozzi, Antonio
Author_Institution
Fondazione Ugo Bordoni, Rome, Italy
Volume
8
Issue
11
fYear
1996
Firstpage
1471
Lastpage
1473
Abstract
We give the exact closed form solution of the coupled-mode equations describing frequency converters based on cross-gain modulation in semiconductor optical amplifiers. We show that the frequency response of the converter is strongly affected by the waveguide internal loss.
Keywords
electro-optical modulation; laser theory; optical frequency conversion; optical losses; semiconductor lasers; waveguide lasers; coupled-mode equations; cross-gain modulation; frequency response; optical frequency converters; semiconductor optical amplifiers; small-signal theory; waveguide internal loss; wavelength converters; Closed-form solution; Equations; Frequency conversion; Frequency response; Optical coupling; Optical frequency conversion; Optical modulation; Optical waveguides; Optical wavelength conversion; Semiconductor optical amplifiers;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Photonics Technology Letters, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
1041-1135
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/68.541553
Filename
541553
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