Ultrafast All-Optical Signal Processing in Engineered Quadratic Nonlinear Waveguides
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The potential of a χ photonics, implemented in periodically poled Lithium Niobate (PPLN) waveguides with an engineerable quadratic nonlinearity, for ultrafast all-optical signal routing and switching will be evaluated. High bit rate signal regeneration and routing, based on spatial soliton formation in film waveguides, as well as transparent switching, based on parametric amplification in waveguide arrays, will be demonstrated.
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