Title :
Quantum dot semiconductor optical amplifiers: possibility of amplification of high bit rate pulse trains without patterning effects
Author :
Uskov, A.V. ; Berg, T.W. ; Mork, J.
Author_Institution :
Lebedev (P.N.) Phys. Inst., Moscow, Russia
Abstract :
We identify operation conditions under which quantum dot semiconductor optical amplifiers can amplify optical data signals at high bit-rates without significant patterning effects. Simple expressions for the critical bit-rate are derived.
Keywords :
high-speed optical techniques; quantum dot lasers; semiconductor optical amplifiers; amplification; high bit rate pulse trains; optical data signals; quantum dot SOA; semiconductor optical amplifiers; Bit rate; Equations; Optical pulses; Optical signal processing; Optical waveguides; Pulse amplifiers; Quantum dots; Semiconductor optical amplifiers; Stimulated emission; US Department of Transportation;
Conference_Titel :
Quantum Electronics Conference, 2003. EQEC '03. European
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7733-8
DOI :
10.1109/EQEC.2003.1313882
