Ultrafast optical differentiators based on asymmetric Mach-Zehnder interferometer

Z. Li, S. Zhang, J. Molina Vázquez, Y. Liu, G.D. Khoe, H.J.S. Dorren, D. Lenstra

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Abstract

An ultrafast all-optical differentiator based on an asymmetric Mach-Zehnder interferometer is proposed. The device has a simple structure and can be integrated. Differentiation operations for Gaussian and super-Gaussian optical pulses are numerically shown successfully with very small deviation from the ideal differentiator output. The working speed of the device is only limited by the size of the device.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 11th Annual Symposium of the IEEE/LEOS Benelux Chapter, 30 November - 1 December, 2006, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
EditorsA.M.J. Koonen, X.J.M. Leijtens
Place of PublicationEindhoven
PublisherTechnische Universiteit Eindhoven
Pages173-176
ISBN (Print)90-6144-989-8
Publication statusPublished - 2006
Event11th Annual Symposium of the IEEE/LEOS Benelux Chapter - Eindhoven, Netherlands
Duration: 30 Nov 20061 Dec 2006

Conference

Conference11th Annual Symposium of the IEEE/LEOS Benelux Chapter
Country/TerritoryNetherlands
CityEindhoven
Period30/11/061/12/06

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