Accession Number:

ADP007394

Title:

Fast Optical Triggering and Wavelength Switching using a Distributed Bragg Reflector Laser with a Saturable Absorber,

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

ALCATEL ALSTHOM RECHERCHE MARCOUSSIS (FRANCE)

Personal Author(s):

• DeBouard, D.
• DaLoura, G.
• Chauzat, C.
• Jacquet, J.
• Benoit, J.

Report Date:

1992-05-22

Pagination or Media Count:

4.0

Abstract:

An integrated wavelength converter based on a DBR laser including a saturable absorber is presented. Optical triggering with nanosecond response time has been recorded with 100 uW optical control power. Also, 1 ns duration wavelength switching between two adjacent modes has been achieved.

Descriptors:

• *FREQUENCY CONVERTERS
• *OPTICAL SWITCHING
• CONTROL
• CONVERTERS
• LASERS
• POWER
• SWITCHING
• TIME
• FRANCE
• LASER PUMPING
• TRIGGER CIRCUITS
• DIGITAL TO ANALOG CONVERTERS

Subject Categories:

• Electrooptical and Optoelectronic Devices

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE