Small-signal theory of wavelength converters based on cross-gain modulation in semiconductor optical amplifiers
- 1 November 1996
- journal article
- Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in IEEE Photonics Technology Letters
- Vol. 8 (11) , 1471-1473
- https://doi.org/10.1109/68.541553
Abstract
We give the exact closed form solution of the coupled-mode equations describing frequency converters based on cross-gain modulation in semiconductor optical amplifiers. We show that the frequency response of the converter is strongly affected by the waveguide internal loss.Keywords
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