Simultaneous realization wavelength conversion and signal regeneration using a nonlinear optical loop mirror

Authors
Yu, JJ Zheng, XY Liu, FH Buxens, A Jeppesen, P
Citation
Jj. Yu et al., Simultaneous realization wavelength conversion and signal regeneration using a nonlinear optical loop mirror, OPT COMMUN, 175(1-3), 2000, pp. 173-177
Citations number
10
Categorie Soggetti
Apllied Physucs/Condensed Matter/Materiales Science","Optics & Acoustics
Journal title
OPTICS COMMUNICATIONS
ISSN journal
00304018 → ACNP
Volume
175
Issue
1-3
Year of publication
2000
Pages
173 - 177
Database
ISI
SICI code
0030-4018(20000215)175:1-3<173:SRWCAS>2.0.ZU;2-M
Abstract
Wavelength conversion and signal regeneration are realized simultaneously b y employing a nonlinear optical loop mirror (NOLM). The experiments demonst rate that the NOLM has strong regenerative capability when it is used as wa velength conversion media. Proper choice of the initial state of the polari zation controller in the NOLM can enhance the extinction ratio of the conve rted signal. (C) 2000 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.