title: 4 x 4 optical cross-point packet switch matrix with minimized path-dependent optical gain.
abstract: Packet-switching characteristics are optimized across an integrated 4 x 4 optical cross-point switch matrix based on active vertical coupler switch cells. Optical gain is demonstrated across the entire matrix with a <3-dB difference between the shortest and longest switching paths.
authors.affiliation: Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering, University of Bristol, Room 0.40, Queen's Building, Bristol BS8 1TR, UK. r.varrazza@bristol.ac.uk
authors.forename: Riccardo
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Varrazza
authors.forename: Ivan B
authors.initials: IB
authors.lastname: Djordjevic
authors.forename: Matthew
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Hill
authors.forename: Siyuan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Yu