Open AccessSystematic analysis of wavelength conversion in a fiber optical parametric device with a single, tunable pump
Author(s) -
R.W. McKerracher,
Justin L. Blows,
C. Martijn de Sterke
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
optics express
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.394
H-Index - 271
ISSN - 1094-4087
DOI - 10.1364/opex.12.002810
Subject(s) - optics , bandwidth (computing) , ripple , wavelength , materials science , parametric statistics , zero dispersion wavelength , optical fiber , dispersion (optics) , dispersion shifted fiber , fiber optic sensor , physics , computer science , telecommunications , statistics , mathematics , quantum mechanics , voltage
We present an experimental study of a systematic design procedure for achieving high bandwidth wavelength conversion with low ripple in a fiber parametric device with a single tunable pump.We find good agreement with established theory. Fourth order dispersion and fluctuations in the zero-dispersion wavelength have little effect on final conversion bandwidth. Strategies for ripple reduction and pump filtering in a practical device are proposed.