Title :
Fast tunable lasers for optical routers and networks
Author :
Simsarian, J.E. ; Bernasconi, P. ; Gripp, J. ; Larson, M.C. ; Neilson, D.T. ; Sinsky, J.
Author_Institution :
Bell Labs., Lucent Technol., Holmdel, CA
Abstract :
We have developed fast-tunable multi-frequency lasers and SG-DBR lasers that switch wavelength on the nanosecond timescale. These devices can be used in wavelength routed networks with sub-wavelength granularity and highly-scalable routers.
Keywords :
arrayed waveguide gratings; distributed Bragg reflector lasers; laser tuning; optical transmitters; semiconductor optical amplifiers; telecommunication network routing; wavelength division multiplexing; AWG; SG-DBR lasers; SOA; WDM; arrayed waveguide grating; fast tunable lasers; highly-scalable routers; multifrequency lasers; optical networks; optical routers; semiconductor optical amplifier; sub-wavelength granularity; wavelength division multiplexing; wavelength routed networks; Arrayed waveguide gratings; Laser tuning; Lasers and electrooptics; Magnetic flux leakage; Mirrors; Optical fiber networks; Optical filters; Optical tuning; Semiconductor lasers; Tunable circuits and devices; Networks; Optical communications; Semiconductor lasers; Tunable lasers;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2006 and 2006 Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference. CLEO/QELS 2006. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Long Beach, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-813-1
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-813-1
DOI :
10.1109/CLEO.2006.4628011
