Title :
Dynamic fiber loop-mirror-filter (LMF) based on pump-induced saturable gain or absorber gratings
Author :
Havstad, S.A. ; Fischer, B. ; Willner, A.E. ; Wickham, M.G.
Abstract :
We present a novel optically tunable, all-fiber narrowband filter based on saturable gain or absorber gratings in a loop mirror. The loop mirror provides built-in interferometric phase alignment between the signal and grating for optimal bandpass or notch MHz to GHz regimes.
Keywords :
diffraction gratings; light interferometry; mirrors; optical fibre filters; optical pumping; optical saturable absorption; optical tuning; wavelength division multiplexing; absorber gratings; built-in interferometric phase alignment; dynamic fiber loop-mirror-filter; optically tunable all-fiber narrowband filter; optimal bandpass; pump-induced saturable gain; Band pass filters; Fiber gratings; Frequency; Interference; Optical coupling; Optical fiber filters; Optical filters; Optical interferometry; Space technology; Tunable circuits and devices;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference, 1999, and the International Conference on Integrated Optics and Optical Fiber Communication. OFC/IOOC '99. Technical Digest
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-582-X
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.1999.768048
