Title :
Bit-level switching in a fiber parametric processor with inherent wavelength conversion and optical conjugation
Author :
Radic, S. ; McKinstrie, C.J. ; Jopson, R.M. ; Gnauck, A.A. ; Centanni, J.C. ; Chraplyvy, R.
Author_Institution :
Lucent Technol. Bell Labs., Holmdel, NJ, USA
Abstract :
Multiple-band switching in two-pump fiber device is demonstrated. The architecture combines band amplification, wavelength conversion and selective conjugation. Bit-level switching is demonstrated over a bandwidth greater than 50 nm, with maximal conversion efficiency of 24.2-dB.
Keywords :
optical fibres; optical parametric amplifiers; optical pumping; optical switches; optical wavelength conversion; band amplification; bit-level switching; fiber parametric processor; multiple-band switching; optical conjugation; wavelength conversion;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference, 2004. OFC 2004
Conference_Location :
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-772-5
