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This study introduces a novel all-optical encryption and decryption system using carrier reservoir semiconductor optical amplifiers (CR-SOAs) and Mach-Zehnder interferometers (MZIs). The system achieves secure 120 Gb/s data transmission with high signal integrity.

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  • Optical Communications
  • Information Security

Background:

  • Encryption and decryption are critical for secure data transmission in signal processing and optical networks.
  • Existing methods often face limitations in speed, latency, and energy efficiency for high-capacity systems.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design and simulate a novel all-optical encryption and decryption system.
  • To achieve high-speed (120 Gb/s) secure data transmission using advanced optical components.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized carrier reservoir semiconductor optical amplifiers (CR-SOAs) integrated into Mach-Zehnder interferometers (MZIs).
  • Implemented a two-stage exclusive-OR (XOR) logic gate architecture for encryption and decryption via phase-sensitive interference.
  • Modeled and simulated the system using Mathematica Wolfram.

Main Results:

  • Achieved successful all-optical encryption and decryption at 120 Gb/s.
  • Obtained high output quality factors of 28.57 for encrypted and 14.48 for decrypted signals, indicating excellent signal integrity.
  • Analyzed the impact of key parameters and amplified spontaneous emission noise on system performance.

Conclusions:

  • The CR-SOA-MZI based design offers a promising solution for ultrafast and energy-efficient all-optical security.
  • Demonstrated the potential for scalable and high-performance optical data security applications.