Title :
Phase-sensitive amplifier using a PPLN waveguide integrated with a high-power-tolerant phase locking modulator
Author :
Enbutsu, K. ; Umeki, T. ; Asobe, M. ; Takenouchi, H.
Author_Institution :
NTT Photonics Labs., NTT Corp., Kanagawa, Japan
Abstract :
We demonstrated a phase-sensitive amplifier by using a PPLN waveguide for pump generation and a monolithically-integrated phase modulator for a phase-locked loop. The high-power-resistance of the modulator enabled us to achieve an improved noise figure.
Keywords :
integrated optoelectronics; lithium compounds; niobium compounds; optical modulation; optical noise; optical parametric amplifiers; optical phase locked loops; optical pumping; LiNbO3; PPLN waveguide integration; high-power-tolerant phase locking modulator; monolithically-integrated phase modulator; optical noise; optical pump generation; periodically poled lithium niobate; phase-locked loop; phase-sensitive amplifier; Erbium-doped fiber amplifiers; Optical waveguides; Phase locked loops; Phase modulation; Signal to noise ratio;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO), 2013 Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
