Novel Scheme of All-Optical Signal Switching in Semiconductor NLDC: Self-Induced Transparency Soliton Switch
Abstract
A novel scheme for ultrafast all-optical switching in a semiconductor NLDC has been investigated numerically. The operating characteristics of a model switch have been demonstrated: switching speed 2 Tbit/s, zero device recovery time, switching contract ratio 10/1, low cross-over pulse energy for switching (below 30 pJ). The latency time per switch has been estimated to be 40 ps for the NLDC coupling length 1 mm. The stability analysis has shown that the novel scheme is robust to most common physical perturbations.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1997
- Accession Number
- ADA342599
Entities
People
- Irina Talanina
- Nasser Peyghambarian
Organizations
- University of Arizona