Title :
Error-free operation of monolithic all-optical set-reset flip-flop based on semiconductor ring laser
Author :
Zanola, Marco ; Mezosi, Gabor ; Vidal, Maria J Latorre ; Trita, Andrea ; Sorel, Marc ; Giuliani, Guido
Author_Institution :
Dipt. di Elettron., Univ. di Pavia, Pavia, Italy
Abstract :
A monolithic semiconductor ring laser is operated as an all-optical flip-flop with a response time of 100 ps. Bit-error-rate measurements of repeated set-reset switchings show error-free operation.
Keywords :
error statistics; flip-flops; integrated optoelectronics; monolithic integrated circuits; optical logic; ring lasers; semiconductor lasers; bit-error-rate measurement; error-free operation; monolithic all-optical set-reset flip-flop; semiconductor ring laser; set-reset switchings; time 100 ps; Clocks; Error-free operation; Fiber lasers; Flip-flops; Optical bistability; Optical signal processing; Optical waveguides; Ring lasers; Semiconductor lasers; Signal generators;
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
