Optical communication-use wavelength conversion device
US7206122B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 18, 2003 |
| Grant date | Apr 17, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 18, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02F1/3558
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A wavelength converter that is used in an optical communication system utilizing wavelength multiplexing. The wavelength converter has a quasi-phase matched quartz crystal that has a second-order nonlinear effect, and a light coupling device that mixes the signal light and control light and inputs this mixed light into the quasi-phase matched quartz crystal. The wavelength converter also has quartz type optical fibers between the light coupling device and the quasi-phase matched quartz crystal. The mode diameter of the quartz type optical fibers is substantially the same as the mode diameter of the optical waveguide.
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