Title :
Parabolic pulse shaping for enhanced continuum generation using an LCoS-based wavelength selective switch
Author :
Clarke, Aisling M. ; Williams, David G. ; Roelens, Michaël A F ; Lamont, Michael R E ; Eggleto, Benjamin J.
Author_Institution :
Centre for Ultrahigh-bandwidth Devices for Opt. Syst. (CUDOS), Univ. of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Abstract :
We present the generation of a flat continuum with a 3 dB bandwidth of 20 nm at 40 GHz followed by high quality pulse compression enabled via the pulse shaping capability of a flexible wavelength selective switch (WSS).
Keywords :
liquid crystal on silicon; optical pulse compression; optical pulse generation; optical pulse shaping; LCoS; enhanced continuum generation; flexible wavelength selective switch; parabolic pulse shaping; pulse compression; Bandwidth; Liquid crystal on silicon; Nonlinear optics; Optical pulse compression; Optical pulse generation; Optical pulse shaping; Pulse generation; Pulse measurements; Pulse shaping methods; Shape;
Conference_Titel :
OptoElectronics and Communications Conference, 2009. OECC 2009. 14th
Conference_Location :
Hong Kong
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-4102-0
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-4103-7
DOI :
10.1109/OECC.2009.5213134
