Title :
Numerical analysis and optimization of a dual-order mode all-optical wavelength converter
Author :
Nielsen, N.L. ; Wolfson, D. ; Kloch, A. ; Bischoff, S. ; Mørk, J.
Author_Institution :
Res. Center COM, Tech. Univ. Denmark, Lyngby, Denmark
Abstract :
A numerical analysis of a dual-order mode (DOMO) wavelength converter has been carried out. We optimize the waveguide dimensions for high speed and compare to a single mode device. We also identify a crosstalk penalty when converting to wavelengths close to the original.
Keywords :
demultiplexing; finite difference methods; optical communication equipment; optical fibre communication; optical waveguides; optical wavelength conversion; optimisation; WDM networks; all-optical wavelength converter; crosstalk penalty; demultiplexing; dual-order mode wavelength converter; finite-difference beam propagation method; multimode interference couplers; optimization; waveguide; Couplers; Numerical analysis; Optical interferometry; Optical waveguides; Optical wavelength conversion; Probes; Semiconductor optical amplifiers; WDM networks; Wavelength conversion; Wavelength converters;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Communication, 2001. ECOC '01. 27th European Conference on
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-6705-7
DOI :
10.1109/ECOC.2001.989116
