Wavelength converter technology

Authors
Stubkjaer, KE Kloch, A Hansen, PB Poulsen, HN Wolfson, D Jepsen, KS Clausen, AT Limal, E Buxens, A
Citation
Ke. Stubkjaer et al., Wavelength converter technology, IEICE TR CO, E82B(2), 1999, pp. 390-400
Citations number
92
Categorie Soggetti
Information Tecnology & Communication Systems
Journal title
IEICE TRANSACTIONS ON COMMUNICATIONS
ISSN journal
09168516 → ACNP
Volume
E82B
Issue
2
Year of publication
1999
Pages
390 - 400
Database
ISI
SICI code
0916-8516(199902)E82B:2<390:WCT>2.0.ZU;2-T
Abstract
Wavelength conversion is important since it ensures full flexibility of the WDM network layer. Progress in optical wavelength converter technology is reviewed with emphasis on all-optical wavelength converter types based on s emiconductor optical amplifiers.