Experimental measurement of nonlinear polarisation rotation in semiconductor optical amplifiers

Manning, R.J., Antonopoulos, A., Le Roux, R. and Kelly, A.E. (2001) Experimental measurement of nonlinear polarisation rotation in semiconductor optical amplifiers. Electronics Letters, 37(4), pp. 229-231. (doi: 10.1049/el:20010143)

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Abstract

Measurements are presented of the nonlinear polarisation rotation of light pulses passing through a semiconductor optical amplifier. It is shown that the induced phase differences between TM and TE modes can be substantial (-π/4 radians) for modest gain modulations (~4 dB).

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Kelly, Professor Anthony
Authors: Manning, R.J., Antonopoulos, A., Le Roux, R., and Kelly, A.E.
Subjects:T Technology > TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering
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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