Experimental observation of all-optical non-return-to-zero-to-return-to-zero format conversion based on cascaded second-order nonlinearity assisted by active mode-locking

We report the experimental demonstration of all-optical format conversion by exploiting the cascaded second-harmonic generation and difference-frequency generation (cSHG/DFG) in a periodically poled lithium niobate (PPLN) waveguide assisted by the reflective semiconductor optical amplifier (RSOA)-based active mode-locking. 10 and 20 Gbit/s format conversions from non-return-to-zero (NRZ) to return-to-zero (RZ) are successfully observed. Two schemes with either the NRZ signal or the pump optical clock set at the quasi-phase matching (QPM) wavelength are both verified in the experiment.     

Optical phase erasure and its application to format conversion through cascaded second-order processes in periodically poled lithium niobate

We describe a new optical phase erasure characteristic of periodically poled lithium niobate (PPLN) by using cascaded second-harmonic generation and difference-frequency generation with the signal set at the quasi-phase-matching wavelength. A simple analytical expression is derived clearly explaining the operation principle. It is interesting that the optical phase erasure feature enables an all-optical format conversion from carrier-suppressed return to zero (CSRZ) to return to zero (RZ). We experimentally and theoretically demonstrate a PPLN-based 40 Gbits/s all-optical CSRZ-to-RZ format conversion. Moreover, tunable and multicasting CSRZ-to-RZ format conversions are also verified in the experiment.     

Proposal and simulation for all-optical format conversion between differential phase-shift keying signals based on cascaded second-order nonlinearities

We propose and simulate simple realizations of all-optical format conversion between differential phase-shift keying (DPSK) signals based on cascaded second-order nonlinearities in a periodically poled lithium niobate (PPLN) waveguide. Four kinds of 40 Gb/s all-optical format conversion from non-return-to-zero differential phase-shift keying (NRZ-DPSK) to return-to-zero differential phase-shift keying (RZ-DPSK) are investigated based on cascaded second-harmonic generation and difference-frequency generation (cSHG/DFG) or cascaded sum- and difference-frequency generation (cSFG/DFG). The optical spectra, temporal waveforms, eye diagrams, constellation diagrams, and time-related phase distribution are analyzed, which indicate successful implementation of NRZ-DPSK-to-RZ-DPSK format conversion. The obtained results also confirm the phase preservation characteristic of PPLN.     

RZ-OOK to NRZ-OOK format conversion based on a single fiber Bragg grating

We propose a return-to-zero on-off keying(RZ-OOK) to non-return-to-zero(NRZ) OOK conversion scheme based on a single custom-designed fiber Bragg grating(FBG). The custom-made FBG is designed and synthesized using discrete layer-peeling algorithm. It is shown that such a FBG can replace the combination of interferometer and the cascaded filter that are invariably employed together in the reported schemes for RZ-OOK to NRZ-OOK format conversion. Simulation results show that the input 20-Gb/s RZ-OOK signals with different duty cycles can be converted into NRZ-OOK signals with high Q-factor.     

A novel optical picosecond-duration NRZ-to-RZ format converter with simultaneous wavelength multicasting using a single-stage Mach–Zehnder modulator

We propose a novel and simple scheme to achieve NRZ-to-RZ format conversion and simultaneous wavelength multicasting based on a single-stage dual-arm electro-optic Mach–Zehnder modulator (MZM) and a short single mode fiber (SMF). The format conversion and wavelength multicast process are achieved by chirp compensation under the condition of generation of optical flat frequency comb. 40 Gb/s NRZ-to-RZ conversion with one-to-five multiple-wavelength channel multicasting and transmission of the NRZ and the converted signals over 200 km dispersion-managed fiber-link are successfully demonstrated by numerical simulation. Research results show that 40 Gb/s 2 ps RZ signal with wavelength-preserving can be obtained after format conversion. The converted RZ signal presents good transmission performance and can easily be multiplexed to 160 Gb/s using optical time division multiplexing (OTDM) technology. All the multicast channels can be error free after 50 km transmission. Besides, the conversion operation can also greatly reduce the timing jitter of the degraded NRZ signal due to the retiming function of the proposed scheme.     

Generation of modified duobinary return-to-zero format using polarization-maintaining fiber loop mirror

Modified duobinary return-to-zero (MD-RZ) format is an improvement of optical duobinary (ODB) format.This paper proposes a novel, all-optical method to generate MD-RZ format by using a polarization maintaining fiber loop mirror (PMFLM). Operation principle for all-optical format conversion is theoretically analyzed and the output spectrum is simulated. 40-Gb/s MD-RZ data format generation is experimentally demonstrated.     

Phase-erased wavelength/format conversion and demodulation of 40 Gbit/s DPSK assisted by periodically poled lithium niobate

We report a novel phase-erased demodulation of differential phase-shift keying (DPSK) by exploiting cascaded second-harmonic generation and difference-frequency generation (cSHG/DFG) in a periodically poled lithium niobate (PPLN) waveguide. Analytical solutions are derived to clearly describe the operation principle. The binary optical phase information carried by the conventional DPSK demodulation outputs is removed thanks to the cSHG/DFG in a PPLN waveguide. PPLN-assisted phase-erased wavelength conversion and demodulation of 40 Gbit/s non-return-to-zero DPSK (NRZ-DPSK), return-to-zero DPSK (RZ-DPSK), and carrier-suppressed return-to-zero DPSK (CSRZ-DPSK) are demonstrated in the experiment. Moreover, the accompanying all-optical format conversions from optical duobinary (ODB) to NRZ and from ODB/alternate-mark inversion (AMI) to RZ are also substantiated in the experiment. In addition, the calculated theoretical results including optical spectra, temporal waveforms, and phase diagrams also confirm the successful implementation of PPLN-assisted 40 Gbit/s NRZ-DPSK/RZ-DPSK/CSRZ-DPSK phase-erased wavelength conversion, demodulation, and ODB-to-NRZ and ODB/AMI-to-RZ format conversions.     

可调马赫-泽德干涉仪型NRZ到PRZ全光码型转换器

研制了一种基于光纤型马赫-泽德干涉仪的全光码型转换器.通过对工作温度的控制,实现了NRZ码到PRZ码的转换.分析了实现NRZ到PRZ码型的转换原理,讨论了干涉仪的结构设计.在10 Gb/s和20 Gb/s的码型转换实验中,得到较好的PRZ信号眼图.光谱分析表明,转换后的PRZ码包含了丰富的时钟分量,达到了理想的转换结果.结果表明,这种简单的光纤型非对称马赫-泽德干涉仪可以实现NRZ到PRZ的转换,并可以保持输出结果的稳定性.     

基于周期极化反转铌酸锂光波导高速非归零码到归零码的转换

研究了基于周期极化反转铌酸锂光波导级联二阶非线性效应实现非归零码到归零码高速全光码型转换的新方案,使用的是马赫-曾德尔干涉仪结构.转换原理是非归零码信号光在级联倍频和差频过程中受到的放大作用引起马赫-曾德尔干涉仪的不平衡,进而通过干涉相消产生归零码信号光输出.首先从耦合波方程出发,数值模拟了非归零码到归零码码型转换过程.然后分析了波导长度、光功率、相对时延对消光比的影响并对码型转换进行了优化设计.最后分析了转换带宽,模拟计算表明信号光在90nm的3dB带宽内可调谐,进而可以实现多信道的同时转换. 关键词： 码型转换 级联倍频和差频 周期极化反转铌酸锂 马赫-曾德尔干涉仪     

基于周期极化反转铌酸锂光波导高速非归零码到归零码的转换

研究了基于周期极化反转铌酸锂光波导级联二阶非线性效应实现非归零码到归零码高速全光码型转换的新方案，使用的是马赫-曾德尔干涉仪结构.转换原理是非归零码信号光在级联倍频和差频过程中受到的放大作用引起马赫-曾德尔干涉仪的不平衡，进而通过干涉相消产生归零码信号光输出.首先从耦合波方程出发，数值模拟了非归零码到归零码码型转换过程.然后分析了波导长度、光功率、相对时延对消光比的影响并对码型转换进行了优化设计.最后分析了转换带宽，模拟计算表明信号光在90nm的3dB带宽内可调谐，进而可以实现多信道的同时转换.     

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.     

Simultaneous multichannel NRZ-to-RZ format conversion of 4-ASK signal based on phase-intensity hybrid modulation and dispersion compensation fiber

We propose and investigate a novel technique to realize non-return-to-zero （NRZ） to return-to-zero （RZ） format conversion of a multichannel 4-ary amplitude shift keying （4-ASK） signal. The proposed format converter composed of two modulators and a dispersion compensating fiber （DCF） is theoretically inves-tigated using numerical simulation as basis. Research shows that a 4-channel 20-Gb/s NRZ-4-ASK signal can be converted to a RZ-4-ASK signal simultaneously without wavelength shifting and signal quality degradation, with the converted signal multiplexed to 40 Gb/s.     

兼容多波长及多脉宽输出的频率转换系统设计

通过对多种频率转换方案的深入对比分析,设计了一套兼容多波长及多脉宽高效输出的频率转换系统。采用"Ⅱ+Ⅱ"类双晶体级联的方式,可以实现"偏振失配"三倍频和Ⅱ类双晶体正交级联二倍频两种模式间的快速切换。通过数值模拟程序优化了晶体构型,结果表明,当两块晶体厚度均为10mm时,可以兼顾低功率长脉冲和高功率短脉冲对效率和稳定性的需求。     

SRS generation under phase matching conditions for four-wave interactions of SRS components in birefringent Raman-active crystals

The possibilities of efficient four-wave SRS generation in the schemes of cavity and cavity-amplifier SRS converters with the implementation of phase matching conditions for four-wave mixing of different SRS radiation components at an appropriate orientation of birefringent SRS crystals have been considered based on a numerical simulation. The threshold characteristics and achievable energetic parameters of the SRS generation of different frequency radiation components have been analyzed under the conditions of implementation of phase matching for four-wave mixing. Conditions have been found for a low-threshold SRS-four-wave mixing generation of an anti-Stokes wave with a conversion efficiency of up to 40%, as well as of the first, second, and third Stokes SRS components with conversion efficiencies of up to 90, 80, and 30%, respectively.     

All-optical RZ-OOK to RZ-BPSK conversion with multicasting based on XPM in highly nonlinear fiber

We present a detailed investigation of all-optical RZ-OOK to RZ-BPSK modulation format conversion at 10 Gb/s using cross-phase modulation in a length of highly nonlinear fiber. In particular, we examine the impact of the input RZ-OOK signal characteristics, such as duty cycle, average (peak) power, optical signal to noise ratio, and degradation from residual dispersion and differential group delay on the BER performance of the converted RZ-BPSK signal. We also present results on RZ-OOK to RZ-BPSK modulation format conversion with wavelength multicasting.     

Nonlinear polarization rotation in a dispersion-flattened photonic-crystal fiber for ultrawideband (>100 nm) all-optical wavelength conversion of 10 Gbit/s nonreturn-to-zero signals

We study the conversion bandwidth of the cross-polarization-modulation (XPoIM)-based wavelength conversion scheme with a dispersion-flattened highly nonlinear photonic-crystal fiber for signals with a nonreturn-to-zero (NRZ) modulation format. Both theoretical and experimental results show that the conversion bandwidth can be extended to cover a very wide band, including S-, C-, and L-bands for 10 Gbit/s NRZ signals (a total bandwidth of 120 nm is experimentally demonstrated). We also study the theoretical bandwidth limit for 40 Gbit/s NRZ signals. A significant extension of the conversion bandwidth using the XPoIM approach compared with the four-wave mixing approach previously reported is demonstrated.     

基于半导体光放大器四波混频效应的多种调制格式的波长转换实验

实验报道了利用半导体光放大器(SOA)的四波混频(FWM)效应实现多种码型的波长转换.其中对于非归零(NRZ)信号实现了从单信道到三信道的多波长转换.调制速率从10 Gb/s到40 Gb/s均实现多波长转换.对于归零(RZ)信号分别实现了20 Gb/s和40 Gb/s的RZ格式的波长转换和40 Gb/s的载波抑制归零(CSRZ)格式的波长转换,利用光纤布拉格光栅(FBG)作为带陷滤波器消除共轭光和抽运光之间的串扰.对于非归零差分相移键控(NRZ_DPSK)信号分别实现了20 Gb/s和40 Gb/s的波长转换,利用实验室自制的光纤延时干涉仪进行NRZ-DPSK信号的解调.基于FWM效应的转换光的输出消光比大于7 dB,转换后消光比退化约为3 dB.     

Non-collinear phase-matching sum-frequency generation based on boundary total reflection in bulk KDP

Collinear phase-matching of sum-frequency generation(SFG) has been studied thoroughly previously, while non-collinear schemes are sometimes more flexible in application. However, this phase-matching type is more difficult to meet and control. We employ a convenient method to obtain harmonic generation in bulk potassium dihydrogen phosphate(KDP), using an incident wave vector and a reflected wave vector to create a triangle phase-matching relationship. With a simple, flexible set-up, we can observe 351 nm SFG, and the conversion efficiency is up to ~3.6% per reflection. Furthermore, we believe this approach has potential application value and improvement space.     

All-optical NRZ-to-AMI conversion using linear filtering effect of silicon microring resonator

We experimentally demonstrate 10-Gb/s format conversion from non-return-to-zero （NRZ） to alternatemark-inversion （AMI） using the linear filtering effect of silicon microring resonator. Our discussion and analysis in simulation further show that a 10-Gb/s AMI signal with good quality can be obtained by a resonator with a notch depth larger than 25 dB when the 3-dB bandwidth is 0.4 nm.     

Up-conversion with resonantly two-photon pumped atomic nonlinear media

The schemes of efficient frequency conversion from infrared (ir) wide band to the visible, as well the generation schemes of 42 new vacuum ultraviolet (VUV) and ultrasoft X-ray wavelengths up to λ = 708 A; are proposed.