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Optically tunable chromatic dispersion controller with coupled-cavity etalon structure.

Xuewen Shu1, Kate Sugden, Ian Bennion

  • 1Photonics Research Group, Aston University, Birmingham B4 7ET, UK. x.shu@aston.ac.uk

Optics Letters
|July 13, 2005
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We developed a new fiber optic device for dynamic dispersion compensation. This optically tunable etalon can adjust dispersion from -300 to +400 ps/nm, offering fast and remote control.

Area of Science:

  • Photonics and Optical Engineering
  • Fiber Optics Technology
  • Optical Communications

Background:

  • Chromatic dispersion is a major limiting factor in high-speed optical communication systems.
  • Existing dispersion compensation techniques often lack tunability or have slow response times.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose and demonstrate a novel optically tunable dynamic dispersion-compensation device.
  • To achieve wide-range tunable dispersion compensation using a coupled-cavity etalon structure.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of an all-fiber coupled-cavity etalon using Er/Yb codoped fiber.
  • Utilizing a 980-nm laser diode for pumping the fiber.
  • Experimental characterization of the device's tunable dispersion properties.

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Main Results:

  • Demonstration of an optically tunable dynamic dispersion compensator.
  • Achieved tunable dispersion compensation ranging from -300 to +400 ps/nm.
  • The device is based on a coupled-cavity etalon structure in an all-fiber format.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed device offers a promising solution for dynamic dispersion management in optical networks.
  • Potential advantages include fast response times and remote controllability.
  • The all-fiber implementation simplifies integration and enhances robustness.