Title :
Constant efficiency broadband wavelength converter based on self-generated orthogonal pumps
Author :
Nogueira, R.N. ; Teixeira, A.L.J. ; da Rocha, J.R.F. ; Pinto, J.L.
Author_Institution :
Phys. Dept., Univ. of Aveiro, Portugal
fDate :
5/13/2004 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A new architecture of a wavelength converter is presented. It is based on two self-generated orthogonal pumps, which results in a cost-effective implementation. Constant conversion efficiency over the tuning range and quite stable operation is achieved with a simple structure and small number of components.
Keywords :
multiwave mixing; optical pumping; optical tuning; optical wavelength conversion; semiconductor optical amplifiers; constant efficiency broadband wavelength converter; cost effective implementation; quite stable operation; self generated orthogonal pumps;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:20040399
