Title :
1 THz repetition rate multichannel pulse train source using an arrayed waveguide grating
Author :
Leaird, Daniel E. ; Shen, Shikui ; Weiner, Andrew M.
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Electri. & Comput. Eng., Purdue Univ., West Lafayette, IN, USA
Abstract :
1 THz repetition rate bursts of short pulses at multiple spatially separated output channels are demonstrated from a single short pulse source laser and an arrayed waveguide grating designed to have a free spectral range less than the bandwidth of the source laser.
Keywords :
diffraction gratings; optical arrays; optical communication equipment; optical pulse generation; optical waveguides; telecommunication channels; wavelength division multiplexing; 1 THz; THz repetition rate bursts; THz repetition rate multichannel pulse train source; arrayed waveguide grating; free spectral range; multiple spatially separated output channels; short pulses; single short pulse source laser; source laser; Arrayed waveguide gratings; Bandwidth; High speed optical techniques; Optical arrays; Optical pulse generation; Optical pulse shaping; Optical pulses; Optical waveguides; Space vector pulse width modulation; Waveguide lasers;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibit, 2001. OFC 2001
Conference_Location :
Anaheim, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-655-9
