基于光束偏转的扫描式宽带光参量啁啾脉冲放大

光参量啁啾脉冲放大(OPCPA)是超短激光脉冲领域的重要技术之一,增大增益带宽对提高OPCPA的转换效率、实现宽带光参量放大具有重要的意义.本文将光束偏转和非共线OPCPA有机结合,提出了基于光束偏转的扫描式宽带OPCPA模型.分析了通过光束偏转来时刻改变非共线角,以保证各频率成分的相位匹配,从而增大增益带宽的基本原理.采用提出的扫描式宽带OPCPA,针对800 nm中心波长、带宽约为100 nm信号光的光参量放大进行了数值计算.结果表明:经过扫描式OPCPA后,信号光的带宽与放大之前几乎相同,光谱没有窄化;扫描式OPCPA比固定非共线角方式的放大极大地增加了增益带宽和转换效率,实现了宽带的光参量放大;要满足信号光各频率成分的相位匹配,达到最大的增益带宽和转换效率,需要尽量减小加载到钽铌酸钾(KTa_(1-x) Nb_xO_3, KTN)电光晶体上的电压抖动和电压延时.     

Waveguide acoustooptic devices for the real-time spectral analysis of broadband optical signals

Computer simulation and experimental testing of the main characteristics of a waveguide acoustooptic device for the real-time spectral analysis of broadband optical signals are discussed. A mathematical model of such a device is similar to the experimentally tested mathematical model of a waveguide acoustooptic spectral analyzer of radio signals. Two modifications of the spectrum analyzer based on Y-cut lithium niobate are developed and numerically studied. These modifications make it possible to process broadband optical signals in the red and IR ranges. The parameters of the devices are chosen based on real technological and topological requirements for the elements. Comparative analysis shows that the theoretical data on the first modification are in good agreement with the corresponding experimental results.     

Possible implementation of epsilon-near-zero metamaterials working at optical frequencies

Metamaterials (MTMs) exhibiting a near-zero real part of the permittivity function in a given frequency range have been demonstrated to be useful in several application fields, including field localization and focusing. So far, however, the realistic implementations of such materials working at optical frequencies and exhibiting a reasonable level of losses are rare. In this work, we propose a possible implementation of optical epsilon-near-zero (ENZ) MTMs based on the employment of an array of core-shell nano-spheres embedded in a dielectric medium. The core of the nano-spheres and the host medium are both made of silica, while the shell is formed by a plasmonic material (i.e. silver). Using classical homogenization formulas, we show that it is possible to design the array in such a way to exhibit near-zero values of the effective real permittivity with relatively low losses at optical frequencies. These results are supported and confirmed by proper full-wave simulations and design examples.     

Broadband illusion optical devices based on conformal mappings

In this paper, we propose a simple method of illusion optics based on conformal mappings. By carefully developing designs with specific conformal mappings, one can make an object look like another with a significantly different shape. In addition, the illusion optical devices can work in a broadband of frequencies.     

Multielement integrated optical devices based on high-refractive-index materials

The effect of an additional high-refractive-index layer on the properties of planar waveguides for multielement integrated optical devices is considered. The conditions for highly efficient coupling (self-coupling) upon beam propagation from the three-layer to the four-layer region are determined. Technological recommendations for the production of optical waveguide beam splitters with an increased number of output elements are given.     

High-dynamic-range hybrid analog-digital control broadband optical spectral processor using micromirror and acousto-optic devices

For the first time, to the best of our knowledge, the design and demonstration of a programmable spectral filtering processor is presented that simultaneously engages the power of an analog-mode optical device such as an acousto-optic tunable filter and a digital-mode optical device such as the digital micromirror device. The demonstrated processor allows a high 50 dB attenuation dynamic range across the chosen 1530-1565 nm (~C band). The hybrid analog-digital spectral control mechanism enables the processor to operate with greater versatility when compared to analog- or digital-only processor designs. Such a processor can be useful both as a test instrument in biomedical applications and as an equalizer in fiber communication networks.     

Tunable multi-function broadband splitter with optical bistability based on surface plasmon

A tunable multi-function broadband splitter consisted of a silver film, Kerr medium and a silver grating sandwiched between linear dielectrics waveguides is proposed and numerically investigated. This splitter can realize the functions of the beam splitter, the polarization splitter and wavelength beam splitter. This surface plasmon based device provides a unique approach for polarization sensitive manipulation of light in an integrated circuit and will be essential for future classical and quantum information processes.     

Integrated nano-structured silicon waveguides and devices for high-speed optical communications

With progress in fabrication technology, integrated photonics plays an increasingly important role in high-speed optical communications, from monolithic transmitters and receivers for advanced optical modulation formats to on-chip subsystems for optical signal processing. We review our recent work on the highly tailorable physical properties of silicon waveguides for communication and signal processing applications, using slot structures. Controllable chromatic dispersion, nonlinearity, and polarization properties of the waveguides are presented, and the enabled wideband wavelength conversion, optical tunable delay, and signal processing of polarization-multiplexing data channels are discussed.     

微流控光学器件与系统的研究进展

微流控技术作为微全分析系统的关键与核心,一直是MEMS领域中的一个研究重点。随着微流控技术水平的不断提高以及与其它学科的不断渗透与融合,近年来已经涌现出一批令人注目的研究热点,其中微流控光学器件就是其典型代表。微流控技术与光学器件的融合,为传统光学器件的微型化、阵列化、低成本化以及高精度控制提供了可能。叙述了一些基于微流控技术的可变焦光透镜、显示器件、光开关、以及可调光纤光栅等新型光学器件的近期研究成果和应用背景。     

A novel reconfigurable radio-over-fiber system based on flexible optical devices

In this paper, a reconfigurable Radio over Fiber system based on optical switches, optical multimode interference power splitter and tunable optical filters is designed, which can achieve quadrature phase shift keying wireless modulation in optical domain and switch carrier frequency between 30 and 60 GHz. The scheme can make good use of bandwidth resource and realize signal transmission in fiber within 10 km.     

基于三组元可调光焦度器件的变焦光学系统设计

采用矩阵光学理论分析三组元可调光焦度器件的变焦系统的一阶属性,得到了基于系统放大率的光焦度控制方程。结合三组元系统初始参数并以系统球差最小为目标,对其进行了初始结构设计,得到了透镜形状参数的控制函数,然后进行光焦度和像质评价验证计算,最后对设计实例进行了归化对比验证。验证结果表明:对球差最小优化值的求解可信,设计方法为采用可调光焦度器件设计变焦系统提供了参考。     

Integrated optical Mach-Zehnder modulator based on polycrystalline BaTiO3

Good-quality polycrystalline BaTiO3 thin films are deposited on MgO substrates by pulsed laserdeposition. The deposition parameters are optimized to achieve optical-quality films with an attenuation coefficient of 4 dB/cm at the 633-nm wavelength. Thin-film electro-optic Mach-Zehnder modulators are fabricated with standard lithography and ion-beam etching. The waveguides patterned by lithography are the ridge type, and they ensure single-mode propagation in the wavelength range of 633-1550 nm. An electro-optic coefficient of 22 pm/V is estimated for the polycrystalline BaTiO3 films.     

Flat broadband erbium-doped fiber ASE source based on symmetric nonlinear optical loop mirror

A new type of flat broadband Erbium-doped fiber (EDF) amplified spontaneous emission source is proposed and demonstrated. The intensity-dependent loss induced by a symmetric nonlinear optical loop mirror is used to flatten the spectrum and broaden the bandwidth. The 3 dB bandwidth over 50 nm has been obtained with 15 m EDF and 100 mW pump power based on the single-pass forward pump configuration. This spectrum flattening and broadening method is quite effective over a large range both in pump power and EDF length.     

Quantum optical devices based on four-wave mixing in hot rubidium vapor

In this paper,we briefly review the recent experimental progresses in quantum optics based on four-wave mixing(FWM) processes in hot rubidium vapor,particularly our two recent experiments in quantum information.We have experimentally produced strong quantum correlations between three bright beams generated by two cascaded FWM processes.The intensity difference squeezing with the cascaded system is enhanced to(-7.0±0.1)d B from the(-5.5±0.1)d B/(4.5±0.1)d B with only one FWM process.Also,this system can be easily extended to multiple modes using multiple FWM processes.Besides,we have also successfully realized a cascade all-optical transistor(AOT),which is driven by a very weak light beam about 800 photons in total.The required probe power for achieving a switching efficiency of 50% can be as low as 180 p W,and it can manipulate a light beam with power of 5.0×106 times more,which proves the cascade of the AOT.Both experiments may find wide applications in quantum information and optical communication.     

Multi-element Josephson structures for implementing broadband devices

It is proposed the solution of an urgent problem of developing broadband superconducting devices via implementation of multi-element Josephson structures with an expanded dynamic range (due to the increase in the number of cells) and required high linearity of the transfer function of magnetic signal into voltage (due to the use of specially designed Josephson cells with a highly linear voltage response). Active electrically small antenna prototypes based on the proposed multi-element structures are experimentally studied.     

High-resolution optical time domain reflectmetry based on a broadband continuous wave multimode laser diode

A broadband light source can be obtained by operating a multimode laser diode with a bias current below threshold. We propose an optical time domain reflectometer for high-resolution with a broadband cw multimode laser. The emission spectrum of the multimode laser diode that affects an interference signal is investigated. With this method, the spatial resolution is measured as 11.5 μm, corresponding to that of 38.3-fs pulses, and a minimum detectable reflectivity < -90 dB is achieved.     

Electro-optic polymer based devices and technology for optical telecommunication

Electro-optic polymer waveguide devices are very attractive for optical communication systems, because of their potentially simple and low-cost fabrication procedure. High bandwidth devices are enabled by the low dielectric constant of polymers with negligible dispersion from DC to optical frequencies. We first detail the modelization steps relating to the optical and electrical aspects of devices. We then outline the different steps of the fabrication process of electro-optic polymer based devices. By way of illustrating these considerations, we present some original realizations namely polarization insensitive modulators, switching devices using an asymetric X coupler and optic to RF converters based on difference frequency mixing. To cite this article: P. Labbé et al., C. R. Physique 3 (2002) 543–554.     

FDTD analysis of nonlinear Bragg grating based optical devices

In this paper, several nonlinear media with different instantaneous third-order nonlinearity responses are analysed. A Finite-Difference-Time-Domain method (FDTD), developed for nonlinear structures, is used to analyse the nonlinear waveguides and periodic nonlinear structures that exhibit attractive properties that make them suitable for novel devices with wavelength tuneable characteristics.