Abstract
All-optical multistage interconnection networks are desirable for overcoming the limitations of optical signal regeneration in switching systems. We present a new implementation of the perfect-shuffle interconnection pattern that is coupled with an all-optical switching element, forming a complete stage of a multistage network. Switching is performed with birefringent calcite crystals and a ferroelectric liquid-crystal device, while interconnection is achieved with a space-semivariant imaging configuration. Cascading the layout allows this system to be used to construct an all-optical multistage interconnection network. An experimental demonstration of the stage is presented.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 6946-6950 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Applied Optics |
| Volume | 37 |
| Issue number | 29 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 10 Oct 1998 |
| Externally published | Yes |