On pattern-effects-free operation of QD SOAs for high-speed applications

Alexander V. Uskov

doi:10.1117/12.524804

18 June 2004 On pattern-effects-free operation of QD SOAs for high-speed applications

Alexander V. Uskov

Proceedings Volume 5349, Physics and Simulation of Optoelectronic Devices XII; (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.524804
Event: Integrated Optoelectronic Devices 2004, 2004, San Jose, CA, United States

Abstract

We have developed a theory of high-speed operation of quantum dot (QD) semiconductor optical amplifiers (SOAs), and showed that pattern-effect-free amplification of pulse trains, cross gain modulation (XGM) and cross phase modulation (XPM) can take place in QD SOA in the regime with maximum gain. Formulas, which relate the maximum bit-rate for the pattern-effect-free operation and the average SOA output power to the SOA pump current density, were derived. XGM without pattern effect can be realized in the regime with maximum gain due to spectral hole burning effects. Possibility of ultrafast frequency conversion and demultiplexing of data pulse streams through this nonlinearity is illustrated. Expression for the nonlinear refractive index η_nl due to spectral hole burning in QD structure was obtained. The value of η_nl in QD SOAs can be by 4-5 orders larger than η_nl in silica; and efficient ultrafast XPM without pattern effects can be carried out in QD SOA through this nonlinearity. In whole, usage of the regime with maximum gain in QD SOAs can lead to development of new generation of high-speed devices for ultrafast optical processing and communications.

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Alexander V. Uskov "On pattern-effects-free operation of QD SOAs for high-speed applications", Proc. SPIE 5349, Physics and Simulation of Optoelectronic Devices XII, (18 June 2004); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.524804

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