Broad-band optical parametric gain on a silicon photonic chip

Mark A. Foster, Amy C. Turner, Jay E. Sharping, Bradley S. Schmidt, Michal Lipson and Alexander L. Gaeta ()
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Mark A. Foster: School of Applied and Engineering Physics
Amy C. Turner: School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Cornell University
Jay E. Sharping: School of Applied and Engineering Physics
Bradley S. Schmidt: School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Cornell University
Michal Lipson: School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Cornell University
Alexander L. Gaeta: School of Applied and Engineering Physics

Nature, 2006, vol. 441, issue 7096, 960-963

Abstract: Towards silicon photonics The development of silicon-compatible optical components that simultaneously amplify and process a broad range of wavelength channels is critical for future data communication technology based on photonic chips. Until now, such devices have only been able to amplify a single wavelength channel. Now, using nanoscale silicon waveguides designed for the purpose, Foster et al. have achieved broadband amplification. The key is the exploitation of a nonlinear optical effect known as four-wave mixing. This process can also be used for other all-optical functions previously only possible in extended lengths of optical fibre.

Date: 2006
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