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  • Vol. 17, Iss. 7 — Mar. 30, 2009
  • pp: 5083–5088

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All-optical self-switching in optimized phase-shifted fiber Bragg grating

Irina V. Kabakova, Bill Corcoran, Jeremy A. Bolger, Martijn de Sterke, and Benjamin J. Eggleton

Optics Express, Vol. 17, Issue 7, pp. 5083-5088        doi:10.1364/OE.17.005083

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  • OCIS Codes:
  • (060.4370) Fiber optics and optical communications : Nonlinear optics, fibers
  • (060.3735) Fiber optics and optical communications : Fiber Bragg gratings
ToC Category:
Fiber Optics and Optical Communications

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Irina V. Kabakova, Bill Corcoran, Jeremy A. Bolger, Martijn de Sterke, and Benjamin J. Eggleton, "All-optical self-switching in optimized phase-shifted fiber Bragg grating," Opt. Express 17, 5083-5088 (2009)
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Abstract

We experimentally demonstrate all-optical self-switching based on sub nanosecond pulse propagation through an optimized fiber Bragg grating with a π phase-jump. The jump acts as a cavity leading to an intensity enhancement by factor 19. At pulse peak powers of 1.5 kW we observe 4.2 dB nonlinear change in transmission. Experimental results are consistent with numerical simulations.

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History
Original Manuscript: January 29, 2009
Manuscript Accepted: March 3, 2009
Revised Manuscript: March 3, 2009
Published: March 16, 2009

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Author Affiliations

Jeremy A. Bolger

Finisar Australia

Bill Corcoran

the Univerity of Sydney

Martijn de Sterke, Benjamin J. Eggleton

the University of Sydney

Irina V. Kabakova

University of Sydney

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