Four-wave mixing analyses for future ultra fast wavelength conversion at 0.64 Tb∕s in a semiconductor optical amplifier

• Main Authors: Kharraz, Osayd M., Ahmad, Harith, Forsyth, David I., Dernaika, Mohamad, Mohammad, Abu Bakar, Zulkifli, Mohd Zamani, Ismail, Mohd Faizal, Mohd Supa’at, Abu Sahmah
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: SPIE 2014
• Subjects: QC Physics
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/84295/1/Four-wave%20mixing%20analyses%20for%20future.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/84295/; https://www.spiedigitallibrary.org/journals/optical-engineering/volume-53/issue-11/116111/Four-wave-mixing-analyses-for-future-ultrafast-wavelength-conversion-at/10.1117/1.OE.53.11.116111.short
• Institution: Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia

This paper describes numerical and analytical analyses relating to the use of nonlinear four-wave mixing in a semiconductor optical amplifier medium for anticipated wavelength conversion at ultrahigh data rates of 320 and 640 Gb∕s. The proposed system guidelines and design show that a maximum wavelength shift of 30 nm can be achieved at 640 Gb∕s, while still maintaining an acceptable bit error rate. In addition, the impact of the pump–probe ratio and semiconductor optical amplifier bias current are investigated and the results are reported. © 2014 Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE) [DOI: 10.1117/1.OE.53.11.116111]