• Laser & Optoelectronics Progress
  • Vol. 59, Issue 17, 1723001 (2022)
Fengtao He1、*, Chenzhuo Jin1, Minhui Cai1, Bili Li2, Yi Yang1, and Jianlei Zhang1
Author Affiliations
  • 1School of Electronic Engineering, Xi’an University of Posts and Telecommunications, Xi’an 710121, Shaanxi , China
  • 2Underwater Information and Control Key Laboratory, China Shipbuilding Group 705 Institute, Xi’an 710077, Shaanxi , China
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    Fengtao He, Chenzhuo Jin, Minhui Cai, Bili Li, Yi Yang, Jianlei Zhang. Realization of High-Band Wavelength Conversion Using MEH-PPV Slot Waveguide[J]. Laser & Optoelectronics Progress, 2022, 59(17): 1723001 Copy Citation Text show less

    Abstract

    The all-optical wavelength conversion technology based on four-wave mixing is important for all-optical signal processing. Wavelength conversion is the process of converting blocked data to other idle wavelengths for output through a wavelength converter, which can solve the problems of insufficient resource allocation and reduced communication quality. Both silicon-based waveguides and photonic crystal fibers can be used for wavelength conversion; however, for short distance communication, silicon-based waveguides are more advantageous. In this study, a novel MEH-PPV (1-methoxy-4-(2-ethylhexyloxy)-p-phenylenevinylene) silicon-based optical waveguide is constructed, and its dispersion is controlled using the finite element method. The phase mismatch characteristics and nonlinear coefficients of the waveguide under an optimal structure are analyzed. A four-wave mixing mathematical model based on pump degeneracy is established by combining the transmission loss, phase mismatch characteristics, and nonlinear coefficients of the waveguide. The wavelength conversion effects under different signal and pump powers and waveguide lengths are also analyzed. The maximum wavelength conversion efficiency of the slot silicon-based waveguide with the MEH-PPV material as a sandwich is approximately 16 dB, and its conversion bandwidth is approximately 400 nm, revealing its wide scope of application in the field of all-optical signal processing.
    Fengtao He, Chenzhuo Jin, Minhui Cai, Bili Li, Yi Yang, Jianlei Zhang. Realization of High-Band Wavelength Conversion Using MEH-PPV Slot Waveguide[J]. Laser & Optoelectronics Progress, 2022, 59(17): 1723001
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