Ultra-High Speed Optical Communication and Switching via Novel Quantum Devices.

Abstract

A joint theoretical experimental research program was undertaken to initiate the development of novel quantum devices for greatly improved optical communication and switching in both local network and long haul applications. Specifically, Northwest University theoretically investigated and experimentally realized novel quantum amplifiers (phase sensitive linear amplifiers and photon number amplifiers) and ultrafast all optical switches that would lead to the development of ultrahigh speed networks. The main effort was directed toward the development of phase sensitive switches, a preliminary experimental investigation of waveguide single quadrature duplicator, and the corresponding theoretical support and exploration.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1995
Accession Number
ADA300165

Entities

People

  • Horace P. Yuen
  • Prem Kumar
  • Sen-tiong Ho

Organizations

  • Northwestern University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Amplifiers
  • Color Centers
  • Communication Systems
  • Computational Science
  • Detection
  • Electro-Optics
  • Laser Science
  • Optical Communications
  • Optical Materials
  • Optical Properties
  • Optics
  • Quantum Efficiency
  • Quantum Mechanics
  • Semiconductors
  • Two Photon Absorption
  • Wave Mixing
  • Waveguides

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Electronics Engineering
  • Optical Physics and Photonics.
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.

Technology Areas

  • Quantum Computing