Open AccessA novel kind of programmable 3^n feed-forward optical fiber true delay line based on SOA
Author(s) -
Xinwan Li,
Limei Peng,
Songbo Wang,
Young-Chon Kim,
Jianping Chen
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
optics express
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.394
H-Index - 271
ISSN - 1094-4087
DOI - 10.1364/oe.15.016760
Subject(s) - optics , optical fiber , line (geometry) , fiber , computer science , rotation (mathematics) , electronic engineering , materials science , physics , mathematics , engineering , geometry , artificial intelligence , composite material
A new kind of 3(n) feed-forward programmable optical fiber true delay line was proposed. Theoretical analysis was presented on its delay performance and expandability. Experimental demonstration was given to show the implementation of such delay lines using SOAs and Farady rotation mirrors. Delay step as small as 0.5 ps with precision of about 0.03 ps was achieved. Measurement was performed to verify the feasibility and results are given.