Journal article
Integrated Al$_2$ O$_3$:Er$^{3+}$ Zero-Loss Optical Amplifier and Power Splitter With 40-nm Bandwidth
Abstract
A combined planar lossless optical amplifier and 1 × 2 power splitter device has been realized in Al2O3:Er3+ on silicon. Net internal gain was measured over a wavelength range of 40 nm across the complete telecom C-band (1525-1565 nm). Calculations predict net gain in a combined amplifier and 1 × 4 power splitter device over the same wavelength range for a total injected pump power as low as 30 mW.
Authors
Bradley J; Stoffer R; Bakker A; Agazzi L; Ay F; Worhoff K; Pollnau M
Journal
IEEE Photonics Technology Letters, Vol. 22, No. 5, pp. 278–280
Publisher
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Publication Date
March 1, 2010
DOI
10.1109/lpt.2009.2037927
ISSN
1041-1135