Slow and fast light effects in semiconductor optical amplifiers for applications in microwave photonics

Weiqi Xue

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    Abstract

    This thesis analyzes semiconductor optical amplifiers based slow and fast light effects with particular focus on the applications in microwave photonics. We conceive novel ideas and demonstrate a great enhancement of light slow down. Furthermore, by cascading several slow light stages, >360 degree microwave phase shifts over a bandwidth of several tens of gigahertz are achieved. These also satisfy the basic requirements of microwave photonic systems. As an application demonstration, a tunable microwave notch filter is realized, where slow light based phase shifters provide 100% fractional tuning over the whole free spectral range. Finally, the noise properties of the proposed slow light devices are investigated.
    Original languageEnglish
    Place of PublicationKgs. Lyngby, Denmark
    PublisherTechnical University of Denmark
    Number of pages147
    ISBN (Print)87-92062-46-6
    Publication statusPublished - Sept 2010

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