Wavelength Conversion from Silica to Polymer Optical Fibre Communication Wavelengths via Ultrafast Optical Gain Switching in a Distributed Feedback Polymer Laser

The output of red (∼ 650 nm) light emitting polymer DFB lasers can be modulated by exposure to infrared (∼ 1.3 μm) control pulses that de‐populate the S1 level (see figure). This offers the prospect of an effective wavelength conversion between silica and polymer optical fibre communication waveleng...

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Published in:Advanced materials (Weinheim) 2007-11, Vol.19 (22), p.4054-4057
Main Authors: Xia, R., Cheung, C., Ruseckas, A., Amarasinghe, D., Samuel, I. D. W., Bradley, D. D. C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Lasing
Optical switches
Polymeric materials
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Summary:The output of red (∼ 650 nm) light emitting polymer DFB lasers can be modulated by exposure to infrared (∼ 1.3 μm) control pulses that de‐populate the S1 level (see figure). This offers the prospect of an effective wavelength conversion between silica and polymer optical fibre communication wavelengths.
ISSN:0935-9648
1521-4095
DOI:10.1002/adma.200700256