Title :
Quantum dots for semiconductor optical amplifiers
Author :
Aklyama, T. ; Ekawa, M. ; Sugawara, M. ; Kawaguchi, K. ; Sudo, H. ; Kuwatsuka, H. ; Ebe, H. ; Kuramata, A. ; Arakawa, Y.
Author_Institution :
Fujitsu Ltd., Atsugi, Japan
Abstract :
This paper reviews the recent progress of quantum-dot semiconductor optical amplifiers, especially highlighting the properties of ultrawide band, high power, and low distortion, and signal regeneration at 40 Gb/s newly achieved in the 1.5 μm band.
Keywords :
optical repeaters; power amplifiers; quantum dot lasers; semiconductor optical amplifiers; wideband amplifiers; 1.5 micron; 40 Gbit/s; high power amplifiers; low distortion amplifiers; quantum-dot semiconductor optical amplifiers; signal regeneration; ultrawide band amplifiers; Broadband amplifiers; Fiber nonlinear optics; Nonlinear optics; Optical distortion; Optical mixing; Optical saturation; Quantum dots; Semiconductor optical amplifiers; Stimulated emission; US Department of Transportation;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference, 2005. Technical Digest. OFC/NFOEC
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-783-0
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.2005.192773
