Synthesis of resonant cavities having continuum spectra by genetic algorithm |
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Authors: | Grigore Adrian Iordachescu Joel Jacquet |
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Institution: | 1. SUPELEC, 2 Rue Edouard Belin, 57070 Metz, France;2. LMOPS, Laboratoire Matériaux Optiques Photonique et Systèmes, 2 Rue Edouard Belin, 57070 Metz, France |
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Abstract: | This paper proposes a novel method for generating continuum spectra with possible applications in WDM access networks. This new method would allow the development of a simple continuum laser structure with better performances in terms of cost and simplicity than those of present supercontinuum sources. In this aim, we will analyze the possibility to broaden the resonant modes of a Fabry–Perot cavity by operating only on the design of one of the cavity's Bragg mirrors. Firstly we considered the conditions which a Bragg grating must satisfy in order to broaden the resonant modes of a resonant cavity. Because an exact solution is not physical possible, the genetic algorithm is the best available tool for the design of such a grating. An active medium is then added inside the cavity and its behavior below threshold is simulated. The spectra thus simulated are continuum over 5–15 nm. |
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Keywords: | Bragg gratings synthesis Continuum emission Genetic algorithm Negative group time delay Resonant cavity |
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