Abstract
Tunable harmonic intensities based on an elector-absorption modulator (EAM) are presented. The configuration is based on
a Sagnac loop interferometer containing an elector-absorption modulator (EAM). Signal responses are obtained by
modulating the clockwise and counterclockwise propagating waves inside the Sagnac loop. Measured results verify the
theoretical expressions and demonstrate continuously tunable ability of amplitude for fundamental and harmonic terms.
Frequency doubled and tripled electrical signals are also demonstrated.
Keywords
Optical signal processing, Sagnac loop, Electro-absorption modulator, Tunable harmonic intensity.
Citation
G. NING, P. SHUM, J. Q. ZHOU, S. ADITYA, Tunable harmonic intensities with an electro-absorption modulator in a Sagnac fiber loop, Optoelectronics and Advanced Materials - Rapid Communications, 1, 11, November 2007, pp.568-570 (2007).
Submitted at: Sept. 26, 2007
Accepted at: Oct. 31, 2007