Investigation of cross-polarization modulation in semiconductor optical amplifier

Shuang Zhao; Chongqing Wu; Zhen Feng; Xin Song

doi:10.1117/12.804157

11 November 2008 Investigation of cross-polarization modulation in semiconductor optical amplifier

Shuang Zhao, Chongqing Wu, Zhen Feng, Xin Song

Proceedings Volume 7134, Passive Components and Fiber-based Devices V; 713426 (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.804157
Event: Asia-Pacific Optical Communications, 2008, Hangzhou, China

Abstract

A matrix theory which is capable of describing the Cross-polarization modulation (XPolM) in semiconductor optical amplifier (SOA) is presented in this paper. Using the transfer matrix method, we prove that there exists Principal State of Polarization (PSP) vector and Polarization Dependent Gain (PDG) vector in SOA. The evolution of output SOP on the Poincare Sphere (PS) can be decomposed into two circles, which are induced by PDG and Polarization Dependent Phase Shift (PDPS), respectively. The expressions of PSP vector and PDG vector with regard to inner parameters of SOA are obtained. The pump-power induced evolution of output SOP is investigated experimentally. The experimental results accord well with this matrix theory.

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Shuang Zhao, Chongqing Wu, Zhen Feng, and Xin Song "Investigation of cross-polarization modulation in semiconductor optical amplifier", Proc. SPIE 7134, Passive Components and Fiber-based Devices V, 713426 (11 November 2008); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.804157

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