Abstract
We present innovative concepts related to the realization of ultrafast optical switches to be used for obtaining all-optical switching. We review the construction and the achievements of Civcom Incorporated during its research and development stages of constructing its ultrafast switch. Experimental measurements are exhibited.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 170-183 |
Number of pages | 14 |
Journal | Journal of Optical Networking |
Volume | 1 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2002 |
Keywords
- (060.1810) Fiber optics and optical communications : Buffers, couplers, routers, switches, and multiplexers
- (060.2340) Fiber optics and optical communications : Fiber optics components