Wavelength conversion bandwidth in fiber based optical parametric amplifiers

We propose a systematic approach to evaluating and optimising the wavelength conversion bandwidth and gain ripple of fourwave mixing based fi ber optical wavelength converters. Truly tunable wavelength conversion in these devices requires a highly tunable pump. For a given fi ber dispersion slope, w...

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Published in:Optics express 2003-05, Vol.11 (9), p.1002-1007
Main Authors: McKerracher, Ross, Blows, Justin, de Sterke, C
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:We propose a systematic approach to evaluating and optimising the wavelength conversion bandwidth and gain ripple of fourwave mixing based fi ber optical wavelength converters. Truly tunable wavelength conversion in these devices requires a highly tunable pump. For a given fi ber dispersion slope, we fi nd an optimum dispersion curvature that maximises the wavelength conversion bandwidth.
ISSN:1094-4087
1094-4087
DOI:10.1364/OE.11.001002