Abstract
Numerical simulations are undertaken to optimise the contrast ratios of terahertz optical asymmetric demultiplexer (TOAD) devices subject to frequency-detuned signal and control picosecond optical pulses. Optimum control pulse widths and pulse energies as well as optimum small-signal gains of semiconductor optical amplifiers (SOAs) are identified for achieving maximum contrast ratios in TOAD devices.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 123-128 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Optics Communications |
Volume | 182 |
Issue number | 1-3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 1 2000 |
Keywords
- Optical switches
- Semiconductor lasers
- Ultrafast processes
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics