Wavelength conversion of 1.53 micron picosecond pulses in an ion-implanted multiple quantum well all-optical switch

Summary form only given. This is, to our knowledge, the first report of both all-optical wavelength conversion in an Fabry Perot saturable absorber (SA) incorporating an ion-bombarded MQW SA, and fast recovery through ion-bombardment in an InGaAsP/InGaAsP MQW. The measured contrast ratio and recovery time of our device, 10 dB and 4.1 ps respectively demonstrate its potential for 40 Gbps WDM system applications.