Integration of electro-holography in next-generation optical cross connects

Rhea T. Hood

doi:10.1117/12.469826

10 June 2002 Integration of electro-holography in next-generation optical cross connects

Rhea T. Hood

Proceedings Volume 4647, Functional Integration of Opto-Electro-Mechanical Devices and Systems II; (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.469826
Event: Symposium on Integrated Optoelectronic Devices, 2002, San Jose, California, United States

Abstract

This paper discusses an all-optical switching device for routing signals in a WDM system based on a technique known as Electro-holography. The device features a photorefractive crystal with a hologram affixed in its crystalline structure. Upon receiving the correct stimulus, the device controls the index of refraction of the crystal and results in a diffraction of an input data signal to the correct output fiber based on the hologram's coding. When integrated in cross connect devices, WDM systems are projected to have faster response times and switching speeds resulting from the immense recording capabilities associated with an HOE.

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Rhea T. Hood "Integration of electro-holography in next-generation optical cross connects", Proc. SPIE 4647, Functional Integration of Opto-Electro-Mechanical Devices and Systems II, (10 June 2002); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.469826

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