Title :
All-optical wavelength-selective switch controlled by Raman amplification for wide wavelength range
Author :
Kishikawa, Hiroki ; Kimiya, Kenta ; Goto, Nobuo ; Yanagiya, Shin-ichiro
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Opt. Sci. & Tech., Univ. of Tokushima, Tokushima, Japan
Abstract :
We propose all-optical wavelength-selective switches for a wide wavelength range. The switch consists of asymmetric X-junction couplers, Raman amplifiers, and an attenuator. Switching extinction ratio of larger than 20 dB is verified by FD-BPM in 1350-1750 nm.
Keywords :
integrated optics; optical switches; wavelength division multiplexing; Raman amplification; all-optical wavelength-selective switch; asymmetric X-junction couplers; attenuator; switching extinction ratio; wide wavelength range; Couplers; Optical amplifiers; Optical attenuators; Optical buffering; Optical interferometry; Optical pumping; Optical switches; Optical waveguides; Stimulated emission; Wavelength division multiplexing;
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.2009.5215201
