Title :
Enhanced performance of NOLM-based 2R regenerator by using optical bandpass filter
Author :
Choi, H.G. ; Huh, J.Y. ; Takushima, Y. ; Chung, Y.C.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., KAIST, Daejeon, South Korea
Abstract :
We report on the operation of the 2R regenerator based on the nonlinear optical loop mirror (NOLM) with non-soliton pulses by utilizing an optical bandpass filter at the output of the NOLM. For the proper operation, the bandwidth and offset of this filter should be optimized.
Keywords :
mirrors; nonlinear optics; optical filters; optical repeaters; 2R regenerator; nonlinear optical loop mirror; nonsoliton pulse; optical bandpass filter; Band pass filters; Bandwidth; Fiber nonlinear optics; High speed optical techniques; Nonlinear optics; Optical filters; Optical noise; Optical solitons; Q factor; Repeaters;
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.2009.5215094
