Title :
Simple and efficient optical pulse shaping: New algorithm and experimental demonstration
Author :
Qian, Li ; Wong, A.M.H. ; Neata, S.A. ; Gu, Xijia
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. & Comput. Eng., Univ. of Toronto, Toronto, ON
Abstract :
We demonstrate efficient pulse shaping using linearly-chirped gratings fabricated with amplitude masks, based on a novel forward-correction algorithm that maximizes conversion efficiency. ~20% efficiency is achieved experimentally, and can potentially reach >70% with appropriate chirp.
Keywords :
Bragg gratings; chirp modulation; masks; optical fibre fabrication; optical pulse shaping; FBG-based optical pulse shaping method; amplitude masks; conversion efficiency maximization; forward-correction algorithm; linearly-chirped gratings fabrication; Bragg gratings; Chirp modulation; Communication switching; Deconvolution; Fiber gratings; Optical pulse shaping; Optical signal processing; Pulse shaping methods; Signal processing algorithms; Ultrafast optics; (050.2770) Gratings; (070.6020) Signal Processing; (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.2006.4628750
