All-optical self-switching in optimized phase-shifted fiber Bragg grating.
We experimentally demonstrate all-optical self-switching based on sub nanosecond pulse propagation through an optimized fiber Bragg grating with a pi phase-jump. The jump acts as a cavity leading to an intensity enhancement by factor 19. At pulse peak powers of 1.5 kW we observe 4.2 dB nonlinear change in transmission. Experimental results are consistent with numerical simulations.
Kabakova
Irina V
IV
Centre for Ultrahigh-bandwidth Devices for Optical Systems, School of Physics, University of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. kabakova@physics.usyd.edu.au
Corcoran
Bill
B
Bolger
Jeremy A
JA
de Sterke
Martijn C
MC
Eggleton
Benjamin J
BJ