SOA-based, idler-free phase quantiser
SOA-based, idler-free phase quantiser
Energy consumption, system complexity and potential for integration are important factors when considering the suitability of all-optical processing, and depend upon both the scheme used and the medium in which it is performed. We have recently proposed a simple, wavelength-converting phase quantising scheme based on an idler-free phase-sensitive amplifier, notable for its flexibility of operating power and relative compactness [1]. We have demonstrated its performance for QPSK regeneration using an operating power of 24 dBm in 300 m of highly nonlinear fibre (HNLF). Despite offering low loss and high net nonlinearity, the size and geometry of the HNLF do not make it suitable for integration in a photonic device. Semiconductor optical amplifiers (SOAs) on the other hand, offer a particularly compact medium for nonlinear signal processing, combining an amplifier and nonlinear medium in one device. BPSK phase regeneration has been demonstrated in SOAs [2]; in this paper we experimentally demonstrate, to our knowledge, the first realisation of QPSK phase regeneration in SOAs, making use of the above idler-free scheme to realise a compact and more easily integrated QPSK regenerator.
Kakarla, R.
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Bottrill, Kyle
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Parmigiani, F.
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Venkitesh, D.
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Petropoulos, P.
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June 2015
Kakarla, R.
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Bottrill, Kyle
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Parmigiani, F.
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Venkitesh, D.
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Kakarla, R., Bottrill, Kyle, Parmigiani, F., Venkitesh, D. and Petropoulos, P.
(2015)
SOA-based, idler-free phase quantiser.
CLEO Europe, , Munich, Germany.
21 - 25 Jun 2015.
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Energy consumption, system complexity and potential for integration are important factors when considering the suitability of all-optical processing, and depend upon both the scheme used and the medium in which it is performed. We have recently proposed a simple, wavelength-converting phase quantising scheme based on an idler-free phase-sensitive amplifier, notable for its flexibility of operating power and relative compactness [1]. We have demonstrated its performance for QPSK regeneration using an operating power of 24 dBm in 300 m of highly nonlinear fibre (HNLF). Despite offering low loss and high net nonlinearity, the size and geometry of the HNLF do not make it suitable for integration in a photonic device. Semiconductor optical amplifiers (SOAs) on the other hand, offer a particularly compact medium for nonlinear signal processing, combining an amplifier and nonlinear medium in one device. BPSK phase regeneration has been demonstrated in SOAs [2]; in this paper we experimentally demonstrate, to our knowledge, the first realisation of QPSK phase regeneration in SOAs, making use of the above idler-free scheme to realise a compact and more easily integrated QPSK regenerator.
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Published date: June 2015
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CLEO Europe, , Munich, Germany, 2015-06-21 - 2015-06-25
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