Soliton switching using cascaded nonlinear-optical loop mirrors

Abstract

We demonstrate multiple-peaked switching in a nonlinear-optical loop mirror and present an experimental investigation of device cascading in the soliton regime based on a sequence of two independent nonlinear-optical loop mirrors. Cascading leads to an enhanced switching response with sharper switching edges, flattened peaks, and increased interpeak extinction ratios. We observe that pulses emerging from the cascade retain the sech2 temporal profile of a soliton with minimal degradation in the spectral characteristics.

Publication DOI: https://doi.org/10.1364/OL.20.000019
Divisions: College of Engineering & Physical Sciences > Aston Institute of Photonics Technology (AIPT)
College of Engineering & Physical Sciences
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Uncontrolled Keywords: multiple-peaked switching,nonlinear-optical loop mirror,device cascading in the soliton regime,nonlinear-optical loop mirrors,increased interpeak extinction ratios,sech2 temporal profile.
Publication ISSN: 1094-4087
Last Modified: 19 Mar 2024 08:08
Date Deposited: 13 Dec 2011 10:51
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Published Date: 1995-08
Authors: Pattison, D.A.
Forysiak, W. (ORCID Profile 0000-0001-5411-1193)
Kean, P.N.
Bennion, I.
Doran, N.J. (ORCID Profile 0000-0001-8309-8805)

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