Bistable laser-diode memory for optical time-division switching applications

1 January 1984

proceedings article
Published by Optica Publishing Group

p. THJ3
https://doi.org/10.1364/cleo.1984.thj3

Abstract

Recently, a test of an optical time-division switching using single-mode fiber (SMF) delay lines for an optical memory array was reported.¹ Fiber delay lines have the advantages of stable operation and simple fabrication, but they have no amplification or regeneration function. Therefore, solid-state optical memory devices have been eagerly expected to be developed from the integration viewpoint as well as the amplification or regeneration viewpoint.

Keywords

DIODE LASERS
OPTICAL AMPLIFICATION
OPTICAL DELAY LINES
OPTICAL MEMORY
POLARIZATION MAINTAINING FIBERS
SATURABLE ABSORBERS

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