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Nonlinear gain in vertical-cavity semiconductor optical amplifiers
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In this paper, the wavelength-dependent nonlinear gain properties of a vertical-cavity semiconductor optical amplifier were investigated and a step-like output versus input transfer curve and bistability were found on the long wavelength side of the resonant peak.Abstract:
We report on the wavelength-dependent nonlinear-gain properties of a vertical-cavity semiconductor optical amplifier. A step-like output versus input transfer curve and bistability are found on the long wavelength side of the resonant peak. The characteristics are caused by a dispersive nonlinearity arising from gain saturation in the device. The nonlinear transfer of the amplifier could be used for logic regeneration and all-optical logic operations, while the optical injection power required to switch the device is an order of magnitude lower than previously reported with edge-emitting devices.read more
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