Four-wave mixing in semiconductor laser amplifiers: Applications for optical communication systems

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Authors

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

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

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

Stefan Diez · Fraunhofer Institute for Telecommunications, Heinrich Hertz Institute

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

Abstract

Abstract Four-wave mixing in semiconductor laser amplifiers enables various applications in photonic switching including wavelength conversion, space and time switching, optical phase conjugation, and demultiplexing. Switching times faster than 1 ps are possible.

Topics & Keywords

Optical Network Technologies Advanced Photonic Communication Systems Semiconductor Lasers and Optical Devices

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Affordable and clean energy

Publication Details

Published in: Fiber & Integrated Optics

Volume 15, Issue 3, pp. 211-223

DOI: 10.1080/01468039608202271

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