ISSN:
1572-8188
Keywords:
wavelength conversion
;
WDM
;
optical telecommunications
;
photonics
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Electrical Engineering, Measurement and Control Technology
Notes:
Abstract This paper reports a review of the different technologies used for wavelength conversion in wavelength-division multiplexed networks. The strengths and the weaknesses of the competing technologies, including optoelectronic wavelength conversion, four-wave mixing, difference frequency generation, cross-gain and cross-phase modulation in semiconductor optical amplifiers, are stressed with regard to conversion speed, transparency and regeneration of the converted signal.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1010011325594
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