Title :
Dynamic Range Studied of a Monolithic 2×2 Quantum Dot Switch
Author :
Aw, E.T. ; Chu, Y. ; Liu, S. ; Thompson, M.G. ; Wonfor, A. ; Sellin, R.L. ; Penty, R.V. ; White, I.H. ; Kovsh, A.R.
Author_Institution :
Cambridge Univ., Cambridge
Abstract :
The robustness of an integrated 2times2 quantum-dot switch is investigated for low penalty operation. Near penalty free operation of <0.2 dB is demonstrated for IPDR of over 8 dB, highlighting its potential for systems applications.
Keywords :
integrated optics; optical switches; semiconductor optical amplifiers; semiconductor quantum dots; semiconductor switches; IPDR; input power dynamic range; integrated quantum-dot switch; monolithic quantum dot switch; semiconductor optical amplifiers; Dynamic range; Mirrors; Optical crosstalk; Optical network units; Optical noise; Optical packet switching; Optical switches; Optical waveguides; Quantum dots; Semiconductor optical amplifiers;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2007. CLEO 2007. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-834-6
DOI :
10.1109/CLEO.2007.4453010
