Devices for terabit optical networks, an overview and trends

Glesk, Ivan and Deng, K.-L. and Prucnal, P.R. (1999) Devices for terabit optical networks, an overview and trends. Acta Physica Slovaca, 49 (3). pp. 399-408. ISSN 0323-0465 (http://www.physics.sk/aps/pubs/1999/aps-1999-49-3-...)

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Abstract

In this paper we describe and demonstrate a new generation of all-optical devices (Demultiplexer, Routing switch and Clock extractor) based on a recently developed Terahertz Optical Asymmetric Demultiplexer (TOAD). These devices are capable of ultrafast all-optical operation and can be used in the future terabit optical networks.