Semiconductor optical amplifiers: performance and applications in optical packet switching [Invited]

Armstrong, I., Andonovic, I. and Kelly, A. (2004) Semiconductor optical amplifiers: performance and applications in optical packet switching [Invited]. Journal of Optical Networking, 3(12), p. 882. (doi: 10.1364/JON.3.000882)

Abstract

Semiconductor optical amplifiers (SOAs) are a versatile core technology and the basis for the implementation of a number of key functionalities central to the evolution of highly wavelength-agile all-optical networks. We present an overview of the state of the art of SOAs and summarize a range of applications such as power boosters, preamplifiers, optical linear (gain-clamped) amplifiers, optical gates, and modules based on the hybrid integration of SOAs to yield high-level functionalities such as all-optical wavelength converters/regenerators and small space switching matrices. Their use in a number of proposed optical packet switching situations is also highlighted.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Kelly, Professor Anthony
• Authors: Armstrong, I., Andonovic, I., and Kelly, A.
• College/School: College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > James Watt Nanofabrication Centre
• Journal Name: Journal of Optical Networking
• ISSN: 1536-5379