Title :
160 GHz wavelength conversion using four-wave mixing in quantum dots
Author :
Nielsen, David ; Chuang, Shun-Lien ; Kim, N.J. ; Lee, Donghan ; Pyun, S.H. ; Jeong, W.G.
Author_Institution :
Univ. of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL, USA
Abstract :
We experimentally investigate wavelength conversion in quantum-dot semiconductor optical amplifiers via four-wave mixing. Using four 40-GHz probes we demonstrate greater than 100% conversion over 160 GHz with a large signal-to-noise ratio.
Keywords :
multiwave mixing; semiconductor optical amplifiers; semiconductor quantum dots; four-wave mixing; frequency 160 GHz; quantum dots; semiconductor optical amplifiers; signal-to-noise ratio; wavelength conversion; Four-wave mixing; Nonlinear optics; Optical feedback; Optical pulse generation; Optical wavelength conversion; Probes; Pulse measurements; Quantum dots; Semiconductor optical amplifiers; Signal to noise ratio; (190.4380) Nonlinear optics, four-wave mixing; (250.5590) Quantum-well, -wire and -dot devices;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2009 and 2009 Conference on Quantum electronics and Laser Science Conference. CLEO/QELS 2009. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-869-8
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-869-8
