Ultra-High Speed Optical Communication and Switching via Novel Quantum Devices
Abstract
This project is a continuation of a joint theoretical experimental research program which was undertaken to initiate the development of novel quantum devices for greatly improved optical communications and switching in both local network and long haul applications. In this final report we present the results obtained in the various efforts undertaken by each of the principal investigators. Specifically, we describe the demonstration of the first photonic wire semiconductor la and the lasers with directional light output and the investigation of novel microcavity semiconductor laser structure; we also present the results of our investigation on the implementation of nondegenerate parametric amplifier in fiber lines that support communication rates of ten's of gigabits per second, together with the results of our modeling and experimental efforts for our proposed long term storage of soliton bit streams in fiber/PSA rings. We also present the progress on the theoretical investigation to determine the ultimate quantum limit on optical switching.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1997
- Accession Number
- ADA329967
Entities
People
- Horace P. Yuen
- Prem Kumar
- Seng-tiong Ho
Organizations
- Northwestern University