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Efficient adiabatic wavelength conversion in Gires-Tournois resonators
Brian A Daniel1, Drew N Maywar, Govind P Agrawal
1The Institute of Optics, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York 14627, USA. daniel@optics.rochester.edu
Optics Letters
|November 4, 2011
Summary
The Gires-Tournois resonator outperforms the Fabry-Perot resonator for adiabatic wavelength conversion, achieving over 74% efficiency. This optical device nearly preserves the temporal duration of light pulses during wavelength conversion.
Area of Science:
- Photonics and Optical Engineering
- Quantum Optics
Background:
- Fabry-Perot and Gires-Tournois resonators are key optical devices.
- Adiabatic wavelength conversion is crucial for optical signal processing.
- Comparing resonator performance is essential for advancing optical technologies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To theoretically compare the performance of Fabry-Perot and Gires-Tournois resonators.
- To evaluate their suitability for adiabatic wavelength conversion.
- To determine which resonator offers superior efficiency and pulse preservation.
Main Methods:
- Theoretical performance analysis.
- Modeling of resonator behavior during adiabatic wavelength conversion.
- Efficiency and temporal duration calculations.
Main Results:
- Gires-Tournois resonators demonstrate superior performance compared to Fabry-Perot resonators.
- Achieved wavelength conversion efficiency exceeds 74%.
- Optical pulses maintained their temporal duration during conversion.
Conclusions:
- Gires-Tournois resonators are highly effective for adiabatic wavelength conversion.
- The Gires-Tournois device offers a promising solution for efficient optical signal processing.
- This research highlights the potential of Gires-Tournois resonators in future photonic applications.
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