Frequency conversion by nearly-degenerate four-wave mixing in traveling-wave semiconductor laser amplifiers

199021 citationsJournal Article

Authors

N. Schunk · Fraunhofer Institute for Telecommunications, Heinrich Hertz Institute

G. Groβkopt · Fraunhofer Institute for Telecommunications, Heinrich Hertz Institute

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

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

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

Abstract

Describes a scheme for frequency conversion of optical data signals with use of NDFWM in travelling wave semiconductor laser amplifiers. The frequency conversion range is limited by the gain bandwidth of the optical amplifier, which is about 4000 GHz in the considered case. The experimental arrangement of the conversion scheme is described and a theoretical analysis is presented. Finally the advantages and disadvantages of this scheme are discussed.

Topics & Keywords

Semiconductor Lasers and Optical Devices Quantum optics and atomic interactions Advanced Fiber Laser Technologies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Affordable and clean energy

Publication Details

Published in: IEE Proceedings J Optoelectronics

Volume 137, Issue 4, pp. 209-209

DOI: 10.1049/ip-j.1990.0036

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