Abstract
A novel monolithically integrated Michelson interferometer using intersecting twin-contact semiconductor optical amplifiers is proposed and implemented whereby the two arms are gain imbalanced to give enhanced noise suppression. Experimental OSNR improvements of 8.4 dB for pulses with durations 8 ps and by default ER of 14 dB are demonstrated for low driving currents of between 25 and 30 mA. This is believed to be the smallest Michelson interferometer to date.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 65-66 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Journal | Electronics Letters |
| Volume | 42 |
| Issue number | 3 |
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| Publication status | Published - 13 Feb 2006 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering