Adaptive multi/demultiplexers for optical signals with arbitrary wavelength spacing.
We propose and demonstrate the principle of a novel adaptive wavelength division multiplexer/demultiplexer structure based on Opto-VLSI processing. By driving an Opto-VLSI processor with an appropriate phase hologram, optical signals of arbitrary wavelengths from different input fiber ports can be multiplexed into a common output fiber port. In addition, wavelength division multiplexed channels of arbitrary wavelength spacings can also be demultiplexed and dynamically routed into arbitrary output fiber ports. A proof-of-principle 1x3 adaptive multiplexer/demultiplexers is experimentally demonstrated.
Xiao
Feng
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WA Center of Excellence for MciroPhtonic System, Electron Science Research Institute, Edith Cowan University, Joondalup, WA, 6027, Australia. f.xiao@ecu.edu.au
Alameh
Kamal
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