Theoretical Study of SOA-Based Wavelength Conversion with NRZ and RZ Format at 40 Gb/s

We theoretically discuss 40 Gb/s semiconductor optical amplifier （SOA）-based wavelength conversion （WC） using a detuning optical bandpass Jilter based on ultrafast dynamic characteristics of SOA. Both the inverted and noninverted WCs are obtained by shifting the filter central wavelength with respect to the probe wavelength when input data signal is in return-to-zero （RZ） format. However, we can obtain format conversion from nonreturn- to-zero （NRZ） to pseudo-return-to-zero （PRZ） and inverted WC when the input signal is in NRZ format.     

Amplitude Regenerative Characteristics of RZ-DPSK Wavelength Converter Based on Four-Wave Mixing in SOA

We investigate the phase-preserving amplitude regenerative characteristics of the return-to-zero （RZ） differential- phase-shift-keying （DPSK） wavelength conversion based on four-wave m/xing （FWM） in a semiconductor optical amplifier （SOA）. The Q-factor and the optical signal-to-noise ratio （OSNR） before and after conversion are experimentally obtained and analysed in different input noise power levels. In both the continuous-wave and synchronous clock pumping cases, we find that there is amplitude clamping in the FWM conversion due to the gain saturation of SOA, which can suppress the amplitude fluctuation of the converted DPSK signal before and after demodulation. We have achieved 2-dB Q penalty improvement in our experiment demonstration of lOGbit/s RZ-DPSK signal with OSNR lower than 19dB.     

基于半导体光放大器和整形滤波器的40 Gb/s的归零正码波长变换研究

理论上分析了通过整形滤波器方法实现正码波长变换的原理,并讨论了滤波器带宽及偏移方向对正码脉冲效果的影响,解释了目前实验报道中多采用蓝移滤波方案的技术根由。在实验上利用半导体光放大器(SOA)和通带滤波器完成了40Gb/s的归零码波长变换实验,验证了理论分析的结构,证明了整形滤波器加半导体光放大器的方案可以实现正码的波长变换。这对于简化网络的设计,提高信号传输质量都有重要的意义。     

High-Speed and Large-Scale Electromagnetically Actuated Resonant MEMS Optical Scanner

A high speed electromagnetically actuated resonant micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) optical scanner with large mirror area of 6×4mm² has beendeveloped. The MEMS optical scanner chip is fabricated using bulk silicon micromachining process and electroplating technique, and can generate the maximum optical deflection angle of ±6.8°circ at the 2.95kHz resonant frequency with a quality factor of 197 in air under the low power consumption of 50mW, when it is immersed in a constant 510.2mT magnetic field parallel to the coil plane. In addition, the surface roughness of less than 20nm for scanning mirror has been measured and the optical reflectivity of mirror atwavelength of 1550nm is high up to 85%. The results show that the device can satisfy the demands of mm-sized scanning systems in optical communications.     

All-Optical Wavelength Conversion With Multi-Channel Broadcasting at 10 Gb/s Using an Electroabsorption Modulator

All-optical wavelength conversion has been demonstrated with an electroabsorption modulator based on cross-absorption modulation. For the first time, simultaneous broadcasting up to 6 different wavelengths at 10Gb/s is obtained with less than 0.5-dB polarization dependence.     

Wavelength Converter Using Semiconductor Optical Amplifier Mach-Zehnder Interferometer Based on XPM at 40 Gb/s for Future Transport Networks

Abstract

We have simulated, for the first time, wavelength converter for future broadcast networks at 40 Gb/s using low-cost semiconductor optical amplifiers. The performance analysis is carried out for an all-optical frequency converter based on cross-phase modulation in two semiconductor optical amplifiers arranged in a Mach-Zehnder interferometer configuration to evaluate the efficiency of conversion. The results, evaluated analytically for input, return to zero signal at a bit rate of 40 Gb/s show that conversion is possible over a wavelength separation of 1 nm between the pump and the input wavelength. Increasing the driving current can decrease the cross-phase modulation effect. The cross gain modulation scheme shows extinction ratio degradation for conversion to longer wavelengths.     

Suppression of Nonlinear Patterning Effect in Wavelength Conversion Based on Transient Cross-Phase Modulation in Semiconductor Optical Amplifier Assisted with a Detuning Filter

Nonlinear patterning （NLP） effect in wavelength conversion based on transient cross-phase modulation （XPM） in semiconductor optical amplifier （SOA） assisted with a detuning filter is theoretically investigated. A non- adiabatic model is used to estimate the ultrafast dynamics of gain, phase and electron temperature in the SOA. Simulation results show that the NLP can be greatly suppressed by introducing an assist light, especially for the probe wavelength distant from gain peak. Furthermore, the results also indicate that the improvement is more evident for long wavelength probe light and assist light in counter-propagating configuration.     

实现2.5 Gbit/s的波长变换

给出利用光注入分布布拉格反射激光二极管实现２．５Ｇｂｉｔ／ｓ的波长变换的实验结果。本结果实用于超高速光通信。     

In-Field n × 40 Gb/s Transmission Experiments with In-Line All-Optical Wavelength Conversion

In this work, WDM transmission with 40-Gbit/s per channel bit rate has been experimentally demonstrated over a 500-km link. Different chromatic dispersion conditions have been managed and in-line all-optical wavelength conversion has been carried out with a periodical poled lithium niobate (PPLN) device in a polarization-independent scheme. The link was obtained by connecting the fibers contained in an installed cable between Roma and Pomezia (25 km), encompassing single-mode (G.652) and high-end (G.655, non-zero dispersion with a particular value and flat curve for chromatic dispersion) fibers. Some 40 Gb/s channels were propagated in the link 500 km long and one channel was dropped from the link after 300-km propagation, wavelength converted, and added to the other channels for the next 200 km. The electrical data interfaces exploited a 4 × 10 Gbit/s to 1 × 40 Gbit/s MUX at the transmitter, along with a 1 × 40 Gbit/s to 4 × 10 Gbit/s DMUX at the receiver. Successful transmission of 4 channels, 200-GHz spaced, has been achieved over 500 km along both G.652 and G.655 links. No evidence of penalty comparing converted and unconverted channels has been reported. Transmission experiments of 8 × 40 Gbit/s, with 100 GHz frequency spacing, are also reported. No significant degradation has been observed in the case of the G.652 link.     

Efficient Nanosecond Dual-Signal Optical Parametric Generator with a Periodically Phase Reversed PPMgLN

We report an efficient nanosecond optical parametric generator （OPG） with a periodically-phase-reversed periodically poled MgO：LINbO3 （ppr-PPMgLN）, which produces two pairs of signal and idler waves. The OPG is pumped by a 1.064μm Q-switched Nd：YVO4 laser. When the repetition rate is set at 10kHz, the maximum average total output power of 570mW is achieved, including 410mW of dual-signal radiations and 160mW of dual-idler radiations. The total conversion efficiency is 32.5%. The tunable dual-signal wavelengths in the range of 1.474-1.518μm and 1.490-1.539μm and the dual-idler of 3.826-3.558 μm and 3. 726-3.451 μm are obtained by changing the crystal temperature from 30℃ to 200℃.     

PPLN-based all-optical 40 Gbit/s ODB/AMI/FSK wavelength conversion and FSK logic NOT gate

We propose and demonstrate all-optical wavelength conversion for optical duobinary (ODB), alternate-mark inversion (AMI), and frequency-shift keying (FSK) signals and a logic NOT gate for a FSK signal based on cascaded second-harmonic generation and difference-frequency generation (cSHG/DFG) in a periodically poled lithium niobate (PPLN) waveguide. ODB/AMI/FSK are generated from the demodulation of differential phase-shift keying (DPSK) using one-bit-delay fiber delay interferometer (FDI). PPLN-based 40 Gbit/s ODB/AMI/FSK wavelength conversion and FSK logic NOT gate are simultaneously implemented in the experiment.     

Experiments on 40 Gb/s Transmission with Wavelength Conversion: Results from the IST ATLAS Project

In this article we report the main experimental results obtained in the framework of the IST ATLAS project regarding the transmission at 40 Gb/s over long terrestrial links, including the frequency conversion of a signal. We report the single-channel 40 Gb/s transmission over a link 500 km long with an amplifier spacing of 100 km, both with G.652 fibers and G.653 fibers by periodically compensating the chromatic dispersion with dispersion-compensating fibers. We report the single-channel transmission at 40 Gb/s, also, after the wavelength conversion of a channel with both PPLN and semiconductor optical amplifier devices. In particular, 500 km distances are obtained with PPLN wavelength conversion and 300 km distances with semiconductor optical amplifiers. Some results have been reported for electronic devices operating at 40 Gb/s.     

Experiments on 40 Gb/s Transmission with Wavelength Conversion: Results from the IST ATLAS Project

In this article we report the main experimental results obtained in the framework of the IST ATLAS project regarding the transmission at 40 Gb/s over long terrestrial links, including the frequency conversion of a signal. We report the single-channel 40 Gb/s transmission over a link 500 km long with an amplifier spacing of 100 km, both with G.652 fibers and G.653 fibers by periodically compensating the chromatic dispersion with dispersion-compensating fibers. We report the single-channel transmission at 40 Gb/s, also, after the wavelength conversion of a channel with both PPLN and semiconductor optical amplifier devices. In particular, 500 km distances are obtained with PPLN wavelength conversion and 300 km distances with semiconductor optical amplifiers. Some results have been reported for electronic devices operating at 40 Gb/s.     

Turbo-switched Mach-Zehnder interferometer performance as all-optical signal processing element at 160 Gb/s

Two variations of the active Mach-Zehnder interferometer (MZI) that incorporate the recently proposed turbo-switch effect are introduced to carry out three key functionalities in forthcoming high-speed optical telecommunication networks, namely, all-optical wavelength conversion, photonic XOR gating and optical time-division demultiplexing. Their performance is numerically investigated at 160 Gb/s using a sophisticated semiconductor optical amplifier (SOA) model. The more practical of the two proposed geometries shows error-free operation as XOR Boolean gate, low patterning as wavelength converter, and poor performance as demultiplexer. For comparison, results derived from well-accepted (or typical) schemes are also presented, and the role of the required extra SOAs as distinguishing elements of the new architectures is investigated.     

利用光注入分布布拉格反射激光二极管实现2.5Gbit／s的波长变换

给出利用光注入分布布拉格反射激光二极管实现２．５Ｇｂｉｔ／ｓ的波长变换的实验结果。本结果实用于超高速光通信。     

利用SOA中FWM效应以及高非线性光纤中SPM实现40Gb／s信号的全光3R再生(英文)

通过半导体光放大器中的四波混频效应实现了全光3R再生方案中的波长转换,利用光脉冲在高非线性光纤中的自相位调制来获得40Gb/s全光3R再生信号,并使用Optisystem对其进行了仿真实验.结果表明,3R再生信号的质量得到了很好的提高.     

利用SOA中FWM效应以及高非线性光纤中SPM实现40Gb／s信号的全光3R再生

通过半导体光放大器中的四波混频效应实现了全光3R再生方案中的波长转换，利用光脉冲在高非线性光纤中的自相位调制来获得40Gb／s全光3R再生信号，并使用Optisystem对其进行了仿真实验．结果表明，3R再生信号的质量得到了很好的提高．     

Laser conditioning and nonlinear absorption of LaF3/MgF2 dielectric multilayers at 193 nm

A sensitive and simple pulsed surface thermal lens (TL) technique is used in situ to investigate the laser conditioning and to measure the nonlinear absorption of LaF₃/MgF₂ dielectric multilayers deposited on CaF₂ substrates at 193 nm. Due to the high single-shot sensitivity of the surface TL technique, the laser conditioning can be monitored from the first shot of irradiation on a shot-by-shot basis. The LaF₃/MgF₂ multilayers show a very strong conditioning effect. The ratio of the absorption before and after the laser irradiation is in the range 4–8 for a highly reflective (LH)²⁰ LaF₃/MgF₂ multilayer, and 3–4 for (1L3H)⁷ and (3L1H)⁷ multilayers. In comparison, a (LH)²⁰ LaF₃/AlF₃ multilayer shows only a weak conditioning effect, with an absorption ratio of approximately 1.4. Our experimental results suggest that the strong conditioning effect of the LaF₃/MgF₂ multilayer is due to the absorption conditioning of the LaF₃ layers. However, the MgF₂ layers are shown to be responsible for the considerable increase in LaF₃ absorption as well as the ability to condition the absorption. The fluoride multilayers present non-negligible nonlinear absorption and the two-photon absorption coefficient of the multilayers is estimated to be approximately 5×10^-7 cm/W. Received: 11 December 2000 / Accepted: 20 February 2001 / Published online: 25 July 2001     

基于半导体光放大器和光滤波器的全光非归零码到归零码的转换

利用半导体光放大器模型和仿真软件对全光非归零码到归零码的变换进行了数值仿真.在仿真结果的基础上,实现了基于半导体光放大器和光滤波器的10 Gbps的全光非归零码到归零码的变换试验.试验结果显示在RZ码输入功率为－15 dBm时,该变换的误码率为1.0×10－9.