Bandpass switching in a nonlinear optical loop mirror

Abstract

A novel device configuration is used to demonstrate wavelength-confined, a bandpass, switching in a nonlinear-optical loop mirror (WOLM). Demonstrated is a self-switching in the soliton regime using a partially reflecting Bragg grating as a wavelength-dependent loss element. Two wavelength operation in which a signal is switched through the use of cross phase modulation, are demonstrated. Observed is the operation of the device confined to wavelengths defined by the grating reflection band.

Publication DOI: https://doi.org/10.1364/OL.20.000362
Divisions: College of Engineering & Physical Sciences > Aston Institute of Photonics Technology (AIPT)
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Additional Information: This paper was published in Optics Letters and is made available as an electronic reprint with the permission of OSA. The paper can be found at the following URL on the OSA website: http://www.opticsinfobase.org/abstract.cfm?URI=ol-20-4-362. Systematic or multiple reproduction or distribution to multiple locations via electronic or other means is prohibited and is subject to penalties under law.
Uncontrolled Keywords: bandpass nonlinear switching,nonlinear-optical loop mirror,in-fiber Bragg grating,Self-switching,soliton regime
Publication ISSN: 1539-4794
Last Modified: 29 Feb 2024 08:08
Date Deposited: 12 Dec 2011 14:34
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Published Date: 1995-01
Authors: Pattison, D.A.
Kean, P.N.
Forysiak, W. (ORCID Profile 0000-0001-5411-1193)
Bennion, I.
Doran, N.J. (ORCID Profile 0000-0001-8309-8805)

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