title: Concept for phase-to-intensity conversion in SOAs by facet reflections.
abstract: All-optical conversion from phase-modulated signals to intensity-modulated signals is theoretically demonstrated in semiconductor optical amplifiers (SOAs). Large-signal and small-signal calculations show significant conversion responses appearing as a result of even minute reflections at the end mirrors of the SOA. It is discussed how reflected phase-modulated signals can lead to interference resulting in intensity fluctuations that are amplified by the gain in a SOA. The effect can be utilized for deliberate conversion between optical modulation formats.
authors.affiliation: DTU Fotonik, Department of Photonics Engineering, Technical University of Denmark, Building 343, DK-2800 Kongens Lyngby, Denmark. sblj@fotonik.dtu.dk
authors.forename: Søren
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Blaaberg
authors.forename: Jesper
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Mørk