Multiwavelength optical source at 12.5-GHz optical spacing based on a coupled optoelectronic oscillator with a whispering gallery mode resonator

Dmitri Kossakovski; Iouri V. Solomatine; Nikolai Morozov; Vladimir S. Ilchenko

doi:10.1117/12.537910

1 June 2004 Multiwavelength optical source at 12.5-GHz optical spacing based on a coupled optoelectronic oscillator with a whispering gallery mode resonator

Dmitri Kossakovski, Iouri V. Solomatine, Nikolai Morozov, Vladimir S. Ilchenko

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Proceedings Volume 5333, Laser Resonators and Beam Control VII; (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.537910
Event: Lasers and Applications in Science and Engineering, 2004, San Jose, Ca, United States

Abstract

The evolution of optical networks calls for denser channel grids and increased number of channels. Additionally, there is a system architecture benefit to eliminate the banks of DFB lasers that act as light sources for individual channels, and use instead a single multi-wavelength source. We have demonstrated a compact multi-wavelength optical source (MWS) for 12.5 GHz DWDM. At least 16 channels are observed within 3 dB optical power bandwidth with optical spectrum contrast ratio exceeding 28 dB. The source is based on a coupled opto-electronic oscillator (COEO) with an optical whispering gallery mode (WGM) microresonator. Free spectral range of the resonator determines the spacing of the optical channels in the MWS. The spacing can be scaled up or down depending on design requirements. The resonator is robustly packaged and fiber pigtailed. In the RF domain the MWS acts as oscillator with operational frequency of 12.5 GHz.

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Dmitri Kossakovski, Iouri V. Solomatine, Nikolai Morozov, and Vladimir S. Ilchenko "Multiwavelength optical source at 12.5-GHz optical spacing based on a coupled optoelectronic oscillator with a whispering gallery mode resonator", Proc. SPIE 5333, Laser Resonators and Beam Control VII, (1 June 2004); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.537910

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