Title :
Dual-order mode (DOMO) all-optical space switch for bidirectional operation
Author :
Leuthold, J. ; Eckner, J. ; Besse, P.A. ; Guekos, G. ; Melchior, H.
Author_Institution :
Inst. of Quantum Electron., Swiss Federal Inst. of Technol., Zurich, Switzerland
fDate :
25 Feb.-1 March 1996
Abstract :
Summary form only given. In conclusion, we have realized a novel monolithically integrated all-optical switch with 8 db fiber-fiber gain, that can be operated in counter- and copropagating direction at any wavelength within the semiconductor optical amplifier (SOA) bandwidth. Furthermore, using a new single order mode (SOMO) configuration, the control signal is intrinsically radiated out, avoiding the use of wavelength-filters.
Keywords :
electro-optical switches; integrated optoelectronics; optical communication equipment; semiconductor lasers; semiconductor switches; 8 dB; all-optical space switch; bidirectional operation; control signal; copropagating direction; counterpropagating direction; fiber-fiber gain; monolithically integrated all-optical switch; semiconductor optical amplifier bandwidth; single order mode; Optical arrays; Optical fiber polarization; Optical fiber sensors; Optical filters; Optical interferometry; Optical receivers; Optical sensors; Sensor arrays; Stimulated emission; Switches;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communications, 1996. OFC '96
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-422-X
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.1996.908286
