Concept for phase-to-intensity conversion in SOAs by facet reflections
Optics Letters, Vol. 35, Issue 5, pp. 775-777 (2010)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1364/OL.35.000775
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Abstract
All-optical conversion from phase-modulated signals to intensity-modulated signals is theoretically demonstrated in semiconductor optical amplifiers (SOAs). Large-signal and small-signal calculations show significant conversion responses appearing as a result of even minute reflections at the end mirrors of the SOA. It is discussed how reflected phase-modulated signals can lead to interference resulting in intensity fluctuations that are amplified by the gain in a SOA. The effect can be utilized for deliberate conversion between optical modulation formats.
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OCIS Codes
(060.5060) Fiber optics and optical communications : Phase modulation
(250.5300) Optoelectronics : Photonic integrated circuits
(250.5980) Optoelectronics : Semiconductor optical amplifiers
ToC Category:
Optoelectronics
History
Original Manuscript: December 4, 2009
Revised Manuscript: January 24, 2010
Manuscript Accepted: January 27, 2010
Published: February 26, 2010
Citation
Søren Blaaberg and Jesper Mørk, "Concept for phase-to-intensity conversion in SOAs by facet reflections," Opt. Lett. 35, 775-777 (2010)
http://www.opticsinfobase.org/ol/abstract.cfm?URI=ol-35-5-775
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