Experimental Demonstration of a 1.5 ps Switching Window for High Speed Optical Networks Using an Active Mach-Zehnder Optical Switch

Paul Toliver, Robert J. Runser, Ivan Glesk, Paul R. Prucnal

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Abstract

We evaluate the temporal switching characteristics of an all-optical switch based upon a forward-pumped symmetric Mach-Zehnder interferometer using SOAs. We demonstrate a 1.5 ps switching window using 350 fs control and data pulses at 1.55 urn. The control pulse energy required at the input of the switch is only 200 fJ. This device can be used as an all-optical demultiplexer for lightwave networks or as an ultrafast optical sampling gate.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationPhotonics in Switching, PS 1999
PublisherOptica Publishing Group (formerly OSA)
Pages120-123
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)1557525900
StatePublished - 1999
Externally publishedYes
EventPhotonics in Switching, PS 1999 - Santa Barbara, United States
Duration: Jul 21 1999Jul 21 1999

Publication series

NameOptics InfoBase Conference Papers
ISSN (Electronic)2162-2701

Conference

ConferencePhotonics in Switching, PS 1999
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySanta Barbara
Period7/21/997/21/99

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Mechanics of Materials

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