Tunable optical-wavelength conversion using an optically-triggerable multielectrode distributed feedback laser diode

Tunable optical-wavelength conversion with tunability greater than 5 AA using a multielectrode distributed-feedback laser diode (DFB LD) with a saturable absorber is discussed. This device is not dependent on input polarization and can operate at up to 500 MHz. Preliminary results of an optical switching experiment using the tunable wavelength converter and optical narrowband filter with a DFB LD amplifier are also reported.<
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