Title :
Liquid-crystal optical harmonic equalizers
Author_Institution :
Chorum Technol., Richardson, TX, USA
fDate :
July 30 2001-Aug. 1 2001
Abstract :
Optical harmonic amplifier-gain equalizers using liquid crystal modulators were demonstrated. Optical performances are presented. The results show great promises for dynamic, quick manipulation of gain profiles in WDM systems. The liquid-crystal optical harmonic equalizers can also be used in other wavelength ranges, such as L-band, since liquid-crystal modulators are broadband devices and the harmonic approach is wavelength independent.
Keywords :
equalisers; liquid crystal devices; optical communication equipment; optical filters; optical modulation; wavelength division multiplexing; L-band; broadband devices; dynamic quick WDM system gain profile manipulation; harmonic approach; liquid crystal modulators; liquid-crystal modulators; liquid-crystal optical harmonic equalizers; optical harmonic amplifier-gain equalizers; wavelength independent; wavelength ranges; Broadband amplifiers; Equalizers; Liquid crystal devices; Liquid crystals; Manipulator dynamics; Optical amplifiers; Optical modulation; Semiconductor optical amplifiers; Stimulated emission; Wavelength division multiplexing;
Conference_Titel :
Advanced Semiconductor Lasers and Applications/Ultraviolet and Blue Lasers and Their Applications/Ultralong Haul DWDM Transmission and Networking/WDM Components, 2001. Digest of the LEOS Summer Topica
Conference_Location :
Copper Mountain, CO, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7100-3
DOI :
10.1109/LEOSST.2001.941962
