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Wavelength conversion and switching of high speed data signals using semiconductor laser amplifiers

Wavelength conversion and switching of high speed data signals using semiconductor laser amplifiers

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Nonlinear gain dynamics in semiconductor laser amplifiers enables ultrafast signal processing. Wavelength conversion of up to 18 Gbit/s data signals is demonstrated. The switching characteristics are applied to the operation of an AND gate for 30 ps pulses.

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