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Optics Express

  • Editor: Michael Duncan
  • Vol. 14, Iss. 11 — May. 29, 2006
  • pp: 4786–4799

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Ultrabroadband parametric generation and wavelength conversion in silicon waveguides

Qiang Lin, Jidong Zhang, Philippe M. Fauchet, and Govind P. Agrawal  »View Author Affiliations


Optics Express, Vol. 14, Issue 11, pp. 4786-4799 (2006)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1364/OE.14.004786


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Abstract

We show that ultrabroadband parametric generation and wavelength conversion can be realized in silicon waveguides in the wavelength region near 1550 nm by tailoring their zero-dispersion wavelength and launching pump wave close to this wavelength. We quantify the impact of two-photon absorption, free-carrier generation, and linear losses on the process of parametric generation and show that it is difficult to realize a net signal gain and transparent wavelength conversion with a continuous-wave pump. By investigating the transient dynamics of the four-wave mixing process initiated with a pulsed pump, we show that the instantaneous nature of electronic response enables highly efficient parametric amplification and wavelength conversion for pump pulses as wide as 1 ns. We also discuss the dual-pump configuration and show that its use permits multiband operation with uniform efficiency over a broad spectral region extending over 300 nm.

© 2006 Optical Society of America

OCIS Codes
(130.4310) Integrated optics : Nonlinear
(160.4330) Materials : Nonlinear optical materials
(190.2620) Nonlinear optics : Harmonic generation and mixing
(190.4970) Nonlinear optics : Parametric oscillators and amplifiers

ToC Category:
Nonlinear Optics

History
Original Manuscript: March 31, 2006
Revised Manuscript: May 11, 2006
Manuscript Accepted: May 16, 2006
Published: May 29, 2006

Citation
Qiang Lin, Jidong Zhang, Philippe M. Fauchet, and Govind P. Agrawal, "Ultrabroadband parametric generation and wavelength conversion in silicon waveguides," Opt. Express 14, 4786-4799 (2006)
http://www.opticsinfobase.org/oe/abstract.cfm?URI=oe-14-11-4786


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