Title :
An asymmetric Fabry-Perot all-optical switch in a spin-polarization scheme for serial-to-parallel conversion
Author :
Yasui, Takako ; Takahashi, Ryo ; Kondo, Naoto ; Suzuki, Wiroyuki
Author_Institution :
NTT Photonics Lab., NTT Corp., Kanagawa, Japan
Abstract :
We investigated the optimum structure for an asymmetric Fabry-Perot-type all-optical switch operated in a spin-polarization scheme as regards efficiency and on/off ratios. We also clarified the advantages of the switch for use in serial-to-parallel conversion.
Keywords :
Fabry-Perot resonators; electron spin polarisation; high-speed optical techniques; optical switches; asymmetric Fabry-Perot all-optical switch; serial-to-parallel conversion; spin-polarization;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2004. (CLEO). Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Francisco, CA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-777-6
