Abstract
Wavelength conversion is important since it ensures full flexibility of the WDM network layer. Progress in optical wavelength converter technology is reviewed with emphasis on all-optical wavelength converter types based on semiconductor optical amplifiers.
Original language | English |
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Journal | I E I C E Transactions on Communications |
Volume | E82-B |
Issue number | 2 |
Pages (from-to) | 390-400 |
ISSN | 0916-8516 |
Publication status | Published - 1999 |