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)
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Publisher's URL: http://dx.doi.org/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 |
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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 |
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