Abstract
On the basis of numerical experiments, we discuss how a semiconductor optical amplifier in a Sagnac interferometric arrangement can be used for switching 200 fs pulses. The switching principle is based on gain and index saturation dynamics on a sub-picosecond timescale. The model accounts for bi-directional propagation of ultrashort optical pulses through the amplifier as well as free-carrier and two-photon absorption.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 6th annual symposium of the IEEE/LEOS Benelux Chapter, 2 December 2001, Brussels, Belgium |
| Editors | F. Berghmans, H. Thienpont, J. Danckaert, L. Desmet |
| Place of Publication | Brussels, Belgium |
| Publisher | IEEE/LEOS |
| Pages | 177-180 |
| ISBN (Print) | 90-5487247-0 |
| Publication status | Published - 2001 |
| Event | 6th Annual Symposium of the IEEE/LEOS Benelux Chapter - Brussels, Belgium Duration: 3 Dec 2001 → 3 Dec 2001 Conference number: 6 |
Conference
| Conference | 6th Annual Symposium of the IEEE/LEOS Benelux Chapter |
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| Country/Territory | Belgium |
| City | Brussels |
| Period | 3/12/01 → 3/12/01 |