Title :
All-optical wavelength conversion based on pure optical phase modulation
Author :
Mao, Weiming ; Andrekson, Peter A. ; Toulouse, Jean
Author_Institution :
Center for Opt. Technol., Lehigh Univ., Bethlehem, PA, USA
Abstract :
We investigate a simple wavelength converter based on optical phase modulation. The scheme offers good efficiency, format- and bit-rate-independence and uses no local laser. Near penalty-free conversion, two-wavelength operation and a 100 nm operating range are confirmed.
Keywords :
optical fibre communication; optical modulation; optical wavelength conversion; phase modulation; 100 nm; all-optical wavelength conversion; optical phase modulation; penalty-free conversion; two-wavelength operation;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference, 2004. OFC 2004
Conference_Location :
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-772-5
