Optimisation of optical signal delay in slow-light systems based on stimulated Brillouin scattering

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Contributors

  • Ronny Henker - , Leipzig University of Applied Sciences for Telecommunications, Dublin Institute of Technology (Author)
  • Thomas Schneider - , Leipzig University of Applied Sciences for Telecommunications (Author)
  • Andrzej Wiatrek - , Leipzig University of Applied Sciences for Telecommunications (Author)
  • K.-U. Lauterbach - , Leipzig University of Applied Sciences for Telecommunications, Dublin Institute of Technology (Author)
  • Markus Junker - , Leipzig University of Applied Sciences for Telecommunications, Dublin Institute of Technology (Author)
  • Max J. Ammann - , Dublin Institute of Technology (Author)
  • Andreas T. Schwarzbacher - , Dublin Institute of Technology (Author)

Abstract

Different Slow-light systems have been discussed and developed as a powerful tool to reduce the group velocity of optical signals during the last years. It has enjoyed much recent interest because of the potential system applications in optical telecommunication and information systems. Especially the nonlinear effect of stimulated Brillouin scattering (SBS) has become important for fiber based Slow-light systems. But, the SBS also has two challenges. First, the maximum time delay is limited due to the saturation of the Brillouin amplification process and second, the delay of the pulses is accompanied by pulse distortions (pulse shape broadening). For these aspects the shape of the Brillouin spectrum is of special interest. In this article a system is presented which allows the optimisation of the Brillouin spectrum. Simulations and first measurements show how the time delay can be enhanced with a simultaneous reduction of the pulse distortions.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationIET Irish Signals and Systems Conference (ISSC)
Pages180-185
Number of pages6
Edition539 CP
Publication statusPublished - 2008
Peer-reviewedYes
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

SeriesIET Irish Signals and Systems Conference
Volume539 CP

Conference

TitleIET Irish Signals and Systems Conference, ISSC 2008
Duration18 - 19 June 2008
CityGalway
CountryIreland

External IDs

ORCID /0000-0002-1851-6828/work/142256704

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ASJC Scopus subject areas

Keywords

  • Nonlinear optics, Slow-light, Stimulated Brillouin scattering