Wavelength conversion of SCM signals using semiconductor optical amplifiers: theory, experiments, and applications

• Published in: Journal of lightwave technology Vol. 21; no. 4; pp. 961 - 972
• Main Authors: Capmany, J., Sales, S., Pastor, D., Martinez, A., Ortega, B.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: New York, NY IEEE 01.04.2003; Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers; The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
• Subjects: Applied sciences; Broadcasting. Videocommunications. Audiovisual; Channels; Conversion; Distortion; Equations; Exact sciences and technology; Harmonic distortion; Information, signal and communications theory; Intermodulation distortion; Mathematical models; Modulation; Modulation, demodulation; Nonlinear optics; Optical distortion; Optical modulation; Optical wavelength conversion; Predictive models; Semiconductor optical amplifiers; Semiconductors; Signal and communications theory; Stimulated emission; Systems, networks and services of telecommunications; Telecommunications; Telecommunications and information theory; Television; Transmission and modulation (techniques and equipments); Wavelengths; Performance evaluation; Phase modulation; Third order; Television applications; Cable television; Optical signal; wavelength conversion; Semiconductor amplifier; semiconductor optical amplifiers (SOAs); Theoretical model; Cross modulation; Subcarrier multiplexing; Optical amplifier; Harmonic distortion; Intermodulation; Signal conversion; Optical modulation; Microwave photonics

In this paper, we deal with the subject of cross-gain modulation (XGM) and cross-phase modulation (XPM) semiconductor optical amplifier-based wavelength conversion of optical channels carrying subcarrier multiplexing signals in a comprehensive way. The equations and models that describe the conversi...