Contrast ratio optimisation in terahertz optical asymmetric demultiplexers

J. M. Tang, P. S. Spencer, P. Rees, K. A. Shore

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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 languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)123-128
Number of pages6
JournalOptics Communications
Volume182
Issue number1-3
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 1 2000

Keywords

  • Optical switches
  • Semiconductor lasers
  • Ultrafast processes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics

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