Method of implementing frequency-encoded NOT,OR and NOR logic operations using lithium niobate waveguide and reflecting semiconductor optical amplifiers

Optics has already proved its strong potentiality for the conduction of parallel logic, arithmetic and algebraic operations. In the last few decades several all-optical data processors were proposed. To implement these processors different data encoding/decoding techniques have been reported. In this context, polarization encoding technique, intensitybased encoding technique, tristate and quaternary logic operation, multivalued logic operations, symbolic substitution techniques etc. may be mentioned. Very recently, frequency encoding/decoding technique has drawn interest from the scientific community. Frequency is the fundamental character of any signal; and it remains unaltered in reflection, refraction, absorption etc. during the propagation and transmission of the signal. This is the most important advantage of frequency encoding technique over the conventional encoding techniques. In this communication the authors propose a new scheme for implementing NOT, OR and NOR logic operations. For this purpose co-propagating beams having different frequencies in C-band (1535–1560 nm) have been used for generating cascaded sum and difference frequency, exploiting the nonlinear response character of periodically poled LiNbO₃ waveguide. The cross-gain modulation property of the semiconductor optical amplifier (SOA) and the wavelength conversion property of the reflecting semiconductor optical amplifiers (RSOA) are exploited here to implement the desired optical logic and arithmetic operations.     

All-optical frequency-encoded inversion operation with tristate logic using reflecting semiconductor optical amplifiers

Optics has already proved its strong potential in information and data processing because of its inherent parallelism. Several all-optical data processors were proposed since the last few decades. Again it is also known that tristate operations can be well accommodated with optics in data and information processing, as this type of operation can enhance the information quality and capacity. Very recently, the concept of frequency variant encoding /decoding technique has been established because of its basic advantages. The potential advantage of frequency-dependent encoding/decoding is that, as the frequency is the fundamental character of a signal, it will remain unaltered in reflection, refraction, absorption, etc. during transmission. In this communication, the authors therefore propose a method of implementing frequency-encoded inversion logic operations with tristate logic using reflecting semiconductor optical amplifiers (RSOA).     

Proof of concept of directed OR/NOR and AND/NAND logic circuit consisting of two parallel microring resonators

We propose and demonstrate a directed OR/NOR and AND/NAND logic circuit consisting of two parallel microring resonators (MRRs). We use two electrical signals representing the two operands of the logical operation to modulate the two MRRs through the thermo-optic effect, respectively. The final operation results are represented by the output optical signals. Both OR/NOR and AND/NAND operations at 10 kbps are demonstrated.     

A method of optical implementation of frequency encoded all optical logic gates based on multiphoton processes in non linear material

A novel frequency encoded all optical logic gates are proposed exploiting multiphoton processes in non linear optical medium. In the frequency encoding of the information the ‘0’ is represented by a frequency ω and ‘1’ is represented by another frequency 2ω. The gates proposed are NOT, OR, AND, NAND and NOR among which NAND and NOR are universal. Using these gates one can generate other important gates and logical function generating all optical devices. Two main three-photon processes, second harmonic generation (SHG) and parametric light generation (PLG) are used to implement the gates and the corresponding appropriate non linear material is LiB₃O₅ (LBO) which has wide operating and transparency range in the wavelength 350–3,200 nm. The source of optical frequency encoded signal may be derived from an external cavity diode laser generating a wavelength 1,560 nm for ω (‘0’ state of information) and its second harmonic 780 nm for 2ω (‘1’ state of information).     

Reconfigurable dynamic all-optical chaotic logic operations in an optically injected VCSEL

In a chaotic system of vertical cavity surface emitting laser(VCSEL) with external optical-injection, we propose a novel implementation scheme for reconfigurable dynamic all-optical chaotic logic operations(AOCLOs). Under different key parameters, such as the bias current, the injection strength and the frequency detuning of the injected light field and the VCSEL, we also explore the evolutions of the polarization-bistability with the amplitude of the injected light field when the output of VCSEL is chaotic wave. According to the dynamic evolutions, we find out the optimal value of the frequency detuning that is considered as a control logic signal, and further implement different AOCLOs, such as AND, NAND, OR,NOR, XOR, and XNOR, by controlling the logic operation of the control logic signal between two logic inputs. Moreover,the ability to reconstruct these logic operations is demonstrated under relatively low noise strength of the spontaneous emission.     

Logic from nonlinear dynamical evolution

We propose a direct and flexible implementation of logic operations using the dynamical evolution of a nonlinear system. The concept involves the observation of the state of the system at different times to obtain different logic outputs. We explicitly implement the basic NAND, AND, NOR, OR and XOR logic gates, as well as multiple-input XOR and XNOR logic gates. Further we demonstrate how the single dynamical system can do more complex operations such as bit-by-bit addition in just a few iterations.     

Realization of morphing logic gates in a repressilator with quorum sensing feedback

We demonstrate how a genetic ring oscillator network with quorum sensing feedback can operate as a robust logic gate. Specifically we show how a range of logic functions, namely AND/NAND, OR/NOR and XOR/XNOR, can be realized by the system, thus yielding a versatile unit that can morph between different logic operations. We further demonstrate the capacity of this system to yield complementary logic operations in parallel. Our results then indicate the computing potential of this biological system, and may lead to bio-inspired computing devices.     

Method of all-optical frequency-encoded binary adder system using nonlinear waveguide and reflecting semiconductor optical amplifiers

Arithmetic and algebraic operations are the most important part of optical computation and data processing. To implement the optical logic operations, different data encoding/decoding techniques have been reported. Frequency variant encoding/decoding technique is now performing a very faithful role in this regard. Frequency is the fundamental character of any signal and it remains unaltered in reflection, refraction, absorption, etc. during propagation and transmission of the signal. This is the most potential advantage of the frequency encoding technique over any other conventional encoding techniques. Here, in our proposed scheme of addition of binary bits made of two encoded frequencies in C-band (1535-1560 nm), the conjugate beam is generated in LiNbO₃ waveguide using cascaded sum and difference frequency generation by the nonlinear interaction with a third frequency, exploiting the nonlinear response character of periodically poled LiNbO₃ waveguide. The cross-gain modulation property of reflecting semiconductor optical amplifier (RSOA) has also been exploited here for frequency conversion purposes.     

Analytical and simulative studies on optical NOR and controlled NOR logic gates with semiconductor optical amplifier

Semiconductor optical amplifier (SOA) is used for different successful frequency based switching operations. In this paper the authors describe the simulation study of the performances of SOA in various optical switches like frequency conversion, add-drop multiplexer and frequency encoded optical NOR gate, which is one the most important gates in logic family as it is known as one of the universal logic gates. Again, the controlled optical NOR logic operation with semiconductor optical amplifier is also proposed in this paper.     

All-optical reconfigurable multi-logic gates based on nonlinear polarization rotation effect in a single SOA

We demonstrate an all-optical reconfigurable logic gate based on dominant nonlinear polarization rotation accompanied with cross-gain modulation effect in a single semiconductor optical amplifier (SOA).Five logic functions,including NOT,OR,NOR,AND,and NAND,are realized using 10-Gb/s on-off keying signals with flexible wavelength tunability.The operation principle is explained in detail.By adjusting polarization controllers,multiple logic functions corresponding to different input polarization states are separately achieved using a single SOA with high flexibility.     

Optoelectronic logic operations by triangular-barrier optoelectronic switch

Optoelectronic logic operations were successfully demonstrated by triangular-barrier optoelectronic switch (TOPS). TOPS has not only differential gain, bistable and latch characteristics simply by changing the bias voltages, but also high sensitivity and high gain. We first confirmed AND and OR operations using a single TOPS, and also realized NOT, NAND, NOR and XOR operations using dual TOPS without any optical or electrical reset signals. These logic operations by dual TOPS can be attained in the same electrical circuit configuration.     

A novel frequency encoded all optical logic gates exploiting polarization insesensitive four wave mixing in semiconductor optical amplifier, filtering property of ADD/DROP multiplexer and non-linearity of reflective semiconductor amplifier

All optical logic gates exploiting polarization independent four wave mixing in semiconductor optical amplifier (SOA), filtering property of ADD/DROP multiplexer (ADM) and non-linearity in reflective semiconductor optical amplifier (RSOA) have been proposed. The logic gates proposed are polarization independent which ensures hardware simplicity and greater speed. The all optical frequency encoded logic gates NOT, OR, NOR, AND, NAND, X-OR, X-NOR are implemented which are very useful in optical computing ad signal processing, cryptography, etc. The logic gates proposed have the advantages that there is no intensity loss dependent problem, and are polarization and temperature insensitive.     

Implementation of a novel hybrid encoding technique and realization of all optical logic gates exploiting difference frequency generation alone

A novel hybrid encoding technique scheme is proposed. Using this technique and difference frequency generation different all optical logic gates NOT, OR, AND, NAND, NOR, and X-OR are realized.     

Simulation and demonstration of electro-optic digital logic gates based on a single microring resonator

We propose and demonstrate directed optical digital logic function which can perform several logic gates using a single microring resonator. The mode operations achieved are logic buffer, inverter, AND, NAND, OR and NOR operations. Numerical simulations, in order to analyze its static as well as dynamic responses, are carried out. In addition, we also present the fundamental numerical principles used by the simulation software in order to fully justify the simulation results. These principles are divided into three components, structure based free carrier distribution principles, change in refractive index of the waveguide and the scattering analysis on the microring resonator coupling region.     

A method of optical implementation of frequency encoded different logic operations using second harmonic and difference frequency generation techniques in non-linear material

Optics has already been proved its successful roles for conduction of parallel logic, arithmetic and algebraic operations. Since last few decades many types of optical data processors were proposed. To implement these processors different data encoding/decoding techniques have been reported. In this context polarization encoding technique, tristate, quartenary logic, multivalued logic, symbolic substitution techniques etc. may be mentioned. Very recently, frequency encoding/decoding technique have also been well established. The potential advantage of frequency dependent encoding/decoding is that, as the frequency being the fundamental character of a signal; it will remain unaltered in reflection, refraction, absorption etc. during transmission of the signal. In this communication the authors propose a scheme for implementing different logic operations adopting frequency based encoding technique. For this purpose the second harmonic generation and difference frequency generation techniques are used by exploiting the non-linear response character of some materials.     

All-optical reconfigurable logic operations with the help of terahertz optical asymmetric demultiplexer

An all-optical reconfigurable logic operation essentially constitutes a key technology for avoiding complex and speed limited optoelectronics conversions and performing various processing tasks. All-optical reconfigurable logic operations with the help of terahertz optical asymmetric demultiplexer (TOAD) is proposed and described. The paper describes the all-optical reconfigurable logic operations using a set of all-optical multiplexer and optical switches. We have tried to exploit the advantages of TOAD-based switch to design an integrated all-optical circuit which can perform the different logic operations AND, XOR, NOR and NOT. Numerical simulation confirming described methods is given in this paper.     

Design of an ultrafast all-optical NOR logic gate based on Mach-Zehnder interferometer using quantum-dot SOA

This paper proposes a design for all-optical NOR logic gate, based on Mach-Zehnder interferometer (MZI) using quantum-dot semiconductor optical amplifier (QD-SOA). In this regard, a theoretical model for an ultrafast all-optical signal processor is developed using QD-SOA to achieve high bit rate operation. We have demonstrated the NOR gate operation in two cases of with and without an optical control pulse. Simulations have been carried out at data bit rates 160 Gb/s, 200 Gb/s, and 250 Gb/s for the case that control pulse is not applied, and also at data bit rates 1 Tb/s and 2 Tb/s in presence of control pulse which leads to improvement of gain recovery time and ultrafast NOR logic operation. In addition, quality factors of the output signals in presence and without the control pulse at different bit rates with different bias currents have been investigated for pseudo-random binary sequence (PRBS) of word length 2⁸–1.     

All-optical logic gates using semiconductor-based three-coupled waveguides nonlinear directional coupler

All-optical logic gates with nonlinear optical (NLO) properties of three-coupled identical waveguides have been proposed and designed theoretically in a unique semiconductor-based symmetric structure. The model uses the NLO interactions of the coupled waveguides, like Kerr effect and Two Photon Absorption (TPA). Unlike the previous studies, we take into account higher order NLO effects of semiconductors such as Free Carriers (FC) and loss to control the switching operation. These NLO phenomena lead to high functionality in a simple unique structure. Therefore, in this work, by setting the input intensity of the waveguides, the logic AND, OR, NAND, and NOR gates are designed in a unique structure with different lengths. Our analysis deals with continuous waves (CW) region and the results are valid for the ranges of short optical pulses with time duration longer than FC life time.     

Effect of amplified spontaneous emission on semiconductor optical amplifier based all-optical logic

The performances of all-optical logic gates XOR, AND, OR, NOR and NAND based on semiconductor optical amplifier (SOA) have been simulated including the effects of amplified spontaneous emission (ASE). For the parameters used, all-optical logic gates using SOA are capable of operating at speed of 80 Gb/s.     

All optical logic NAND gate based on two-photon absorption in semiconductor optical amplifiers

We propose a new scheme to realize all optical logic NAND operating at high speeds up to 250 Gb/s utilizing the ultrafast phase response during two-photon absorption (TPA) process in semiconductor optical amplifiers (SOA). NAND gate is important because other Boolean logic elements and circuits can be realized using NAND gates as basic building blocks. Rate equations for semiconductor optical amplifiers (for input data signals with high intensity) configured in the form of a Mach-Zehnder interferometer have been solved. The input intensities are high enough so that the two-photon induced phase change is larger than the regular gain induced phase change. The performance of this scheme is analyzed by calculating the quality factor of the resulting data streams. The results show that both AND and NAND operations at 250 Gb/s with good signal to noise ratio are feasible.