Abstract
The feasibility of a group-velocity matched-fiber Raman wavelength converter using extended birefringent fiber has been demonstrated, in which high-power pumping laser diodes are used to achieve sufficient four-wave mixing (FWM) Raman conversion. Based on our proposed novel model, the power intensity and temporal properties of the converted wave (10 Gb/s and 20 Gb/s, from C-band to L-band) have been demonstrated. The ultra-wide Raman gain spectrum and the tunability of the fiber birefringence make our model extremely suitable for broadband wavelength-convertible lightwave communication. (C) 2003 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 504-506 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Microwave and Optical Technology Letters |
| Volume | 38 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| Early online date | 31 Jul 2003 |
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| Publication status | Published - 20 Sept 2003 |
Keywords
- four-wave Raman conversion
- fiber amplifiers
- Raman wavelength converter