Wavelength dependence of switching contrast ratio of semiconductor optical amplifier-based nonlinear loop mirror

Manning, R.J., Kelly, A.E. , Poustie, A.J. and Blow, K.J. (1998) Wavelength dependence of switching contrast ratio of semiconductor optical amplifier-based nonlinear loop mirror. Electronics Letters, 34(9), pp. 916-918. (doi: 10.1049/el:19980646)

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Abstract

The authors report that the contrast ratio in a semiconductor optical amplifier-based nonlinear loop mirror may be improved by an appropriate choice of operating wavelength to minimise amplitude modulation. Contrast ratios as high as 21 dB for 1590 nm pulses are measured.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Kelly, Professor Anthony
Authors: Manning, R.J., Kelly, A.E., Poustie, A.J., and Blow, K.J.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Electronics and Nanoscale Engineering
Journal Name:Electronics Letters
Publisher:The Institution of Engineering & Technology
ISSN:0013-5194
ISSN (Online):1350-911X

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