Title :
Ultra-high-speed OTDM networks using semiconductor amplifier-based processing nodes
Author :
Ellis, A.D. ; Patrick, D.M. ; Flannery, D. ; Manning, R.J. ; Davies, D.A.O. ; Spirit, D.M.
Author_Institution :
Core & Global Networks Div., British Telecom Res. Labs., Ipswich, UK
fDate :
5/1/1995 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The use of semiconductor amplifiers in high speed communications systems is reviewed. Processing of signals at 10 Gb/s in a 40-Gb/s OTDM network is demonstrated using nonlinear loop mirror configurations, and mode locked ring lasers. Particular attention is paid to the role of carrier density modulation, long believed to be a detrimental effect, and its useful exploitation
Keywords :
carrier density; laser mode locking; mirrors; optical fibre networks; reviews; ring lasers; semiconductor lasers; time division multiplexing; 10 Gbit/s; 40 Gbit/s; OTDM network; carrier density modulation; high speed communications systems; mode locked ring lasers; nonlinear loop mirror configurations; optical signal processing; review; semiconductor amplifier-based processing nodes; semiconductor amplifiers; ultra-high-speed OTDM networks; Communication switching; Fiber nonlinear optics; High speed optical techniques; Nonlinear optics; Optical crosstalk; Optical filters; Optical signal processing; Pulse amplifiers; Semiconductor optical amplifiers; Wavelength division multiplexing;
Journal_Title :
Lightwave Technology, Journal of
