title: Nonlinear amplifying loop mirror.
abstract: A novel device arrangement for all-optical switching that permits efficient exploitation of waveguide nonlinearities is discussed. It is based on a long optical fiber loop mirror with an integral short asymmetrically located optical amplifier. The device performance is demonstrated by using a Nd(3+)-doped fiber amplifier. Switching is obtained for peak signal powers of less than 1 W and an amplifier pump power of 10 mW.
authors.forename: M E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Fermann
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Haberl
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Hofer
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Hochreiter