All-Optical 2R Regeneration Using a Non-Linear Vertical Cavity Semiconductor Optical Amplifier
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All-optical 2R logic regeneration is demonstrated using a vertical cavity semiconductor optical amplifier. The optical switching threshold is 1 μW, with 10 dB gain and >6:1 (8dB) extinction ratio. Performance limits are also discussed. ©2003 Optical Society of America OCIS codes: (190.1450) Bistability; (200.4660) Optical Logic; (250.5980) Semiconductor Optical Amplifiers; (230.4320) Nonlinear Optical Devices
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