Title :
Generation of arbitrary sequences of ultrafast pulses using reflective arrayed waveguide grating multiplexers and phase-only masks
Author :
Krishnan, A. ; Kuryatkov, V. ; Temkin, H. ; Bernussi, A.A. ; De Peralta, L. Grave
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. & Comput. Eng., Texas Tech Univ., Lubbock, TX
Abstract :
We report a novel approach to generate arbitrary sequences of ultra-fast pulses at high-repetition rates with an integrated-optic direct space-to-time pulse shaper that combines reflective arrayed waveguide gratings and external binary phase-only masks.
Keywords :
arrayed waveguide gratings; integrated optics; multiplexing equipment; optical pulse generation; optical pulse shaping; integrated-optic direct space-to-time pulse shaper; optical pulse generation; phase-only masks; reflective arrayed waveguide grating multiplexer; ultrafast pulses; Arrayed waveguide gratings; Multiplexing; Optical modulation; Optical pulse generation; Optical pulse shaping; Optical waveguides; Phased arrays; Pulse generation; Pulse modulation; Ultrafast optics; (060.1810) Couplers, switches, and multiplexers; (060.5060) Phase modulation; (320.5540) Pulse shaping;
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.2006.4628146
