Wavelength conversion and switching of high speed data signals using semiconductor laser amplifiers

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Authors

R. Schnabel · Fraunhofer Institute for Telecommunications, Heinrich Hertz Institute

W. Pieper · Fraunhofer Institute for Telecommunications, Heinrich Hertz Institute

A. Ehrhardt · Fraunhofer Institute for Telecommunications, Heinrich Hertz Institute

Michael Eiselt · Fraunhofer Institute for Telecommunications, Heinrich Hertz Institute

H. Weber · Fraunhofer Institute for Telecommunications, Heinrich Hertz Institute

Abstract

Nonlinear gain dynamics in semiconductor laser amplifiers enables ultrafast signal processing. Wavelength conversion of up to 18 Gbit/s data signals is demonstrated. The switching characteristics are applied to the operation of an AND gate for 30 ps pulses.

Topics & Keywords

Semiconductor Lasers and Optical Devices Optical Network Technologies Advanced Fiber Laser Technologies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Affordable and clean energy

Publication Details

Published in: Electronics Letters

Volume 29, Issue 23, pp. 2047-2048

DOI: 10.1049/el:19931367

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