All-optical response of semiconductor ring laser to dual-optical injections

Li, B., Memon, M. I., Mezosi, G., Yuan, G., Wang, Z., Sorel, M. and Yu, S. (2008) All-optical response of semiconductor ring laser to dual-optical injections. IEEE Photonics Technology Letters, 20(9-12), pp. 770-772. (doi: 10.1109/LPT.2008.921102)

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Abstract

The all-optical response of a semiconductor ring laser (SRL) to two optical injections is characterized. Once the lasing direction is locked by one optical injection, the SRL direction of operation can be switched by another optical injection into the counterpropagating direction. The switching process manifests a typical bistable hysteresis loop, with its width and switching thresholds variable by the first injection power. Extremely sharp transition has been measured which confirms the potential of the SRL for all optical regeneration applications

Item Type:Articles
Keywords:BISTABILITY continuous-wave digital hysteresis OPTICS POWER reshaping semiconductor ring laser semiconductor ring laser (SRL)
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Mezosi, Mr Gabor and Sorel, Professor Marc
Authors: Li, B., Memon, M. I., Mezosi, G., Yuan, G., Wang, Z., Sorel, M., and Yu, S.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Electronics and Nanoscale Engineering
Journal Name:IEEE Photonics Technology Letters
Publisher:IEEE
ISSN:1041-1135

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