Broad-band continuous-wave parametric wavelength conversion in silicon nanowaveguides

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作者
Foster, Mark A. [1 ]
Turner, Amy C.
Salem, Reza
Lipson, Michal
Gaeta, Alexander L.
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[1] Cornell Univ, Sch Appl & Engn Phys, Ithaca, NY 14853 USA
[2] Cornell Univ, Sch Elect & Comp Engn, Ithaca, NY 14853 USA
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10.1364/OE.15.012949
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O43 [光学];
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070207 ; 0803 ;
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We demonstrate highly broad-band frequency conversion via four-wave mixing in silicon nanowaveguides. Through appropriate engineering of the waveguide dimensions, conversion bandwidths greater than 150 nm are achieved and peak conversion efficiencies of -9.6 dB are demonstrated. Furthermore, utilizing fourth-order dispersion, wavelength conversion across four telecommunication bands from 1477 nm (S-band) to 1672 nm (U-band) is demonstrated with an efficiency of -12 dB. (c) 2007 Optical Society of America.
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页码:12949 / 12958
页数:10
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