We devised a novel flexible-format optical modulator that can optically select optimum sets of carrier numbers and modulation levels according to transmission conditions. The modulator with PLC-LN hybrid integration was successfully operated at 200 Gbps.
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Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exposition (OFC/NFOEC), 2011 and the National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference
Date of Conference: 6-10 March 2011