Ultrafast nonlinear optics on a chip: Application to signal processing

M. D. Pelusi, T. D. Vo, F. Luan, S. J. Madden, D. Y. Choi, D. A.P. Bulla, B. Luther-Davies, B. J. Eggleton

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    Abstract

    We review results on the recently developed dispersion-shifted, Chalcogenide waveguides demonstrating nonlinear signal processing on a compact monolithic platform with ultra-broadband capability and moderate launch powers of around 100 mW. Highlight results include broadband wavelength conversion of high-bit rate optical signals, time division multiplexing of 320 Gb/s signals and characterization of 320 Gb/s signals using a photonic chip based RF spectrum analyzer with terahertz bandwidth. The performance advantages stem from the waveguide's design for high nonlinearity and a near zero dispersion at the 1550 nm wavelength. These features are shown to enhance the efficiency of the nonlinear processes underpinning many all-optical signal processing functions.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationICTON 2009
    Subtitle of host publication11th International Conference on Transparent Optical Networks
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2009
    EventICTON 2009: 11th International Conference on Transparent Optical Networks - Ponta Delgada, Portugal
    Duration: 28 Jun 20092 Jul 2009

    Publication series

    NameICTON 2009: 11th International Conference on Transparent Optical Networks

    Conference

    ConferenceICTON 2009: 11th International Conference on Transparent Optical Networks
    Country/TerritoryPortugal
    CityPonta Delgada
    Period28/06/092/07/09

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