Title :
Communication Applications of PPLN Based All-Optical Wavelength Converters: Advantages and Challenges
Author_Institution :
Department of Engineering Physics, McMaster University, Canada cqxu@mcmaster.ca
Abstract :
All-optical wavelength converters based on PPLN are briefly reviewed. Advantages and challenges of the wavelength converters are addressed. Potential applications of the devices in the future optical communication networks are discussed. Recent progresses in developing the devices are introduced.
Keywords :
Nonlinear optics; Optical fiber communication; Optical fiber networks; Optical harmonic generation; Optical pumping; Optical refraction; Optical variables control; Optical waveguides; Optical wavelength conversion; Wavelength division multiplexing;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2005. CLEO/Pacific Rim 2005. Pacific Rim Conference on
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-9242-6
DOI :
10.1109/CLEOPR.2005.1569877
