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Wavelength Conversion Technology

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Several field trials on wavelength division multiplexed (WDM) networks are now in progress featuring wavelength switching and routing. For full network flexibility it is very attractive to be able to translate the channel wavelengths in an easy way and preferably without opto-electronic conversion. Therefore wavelength conversion techniques are currently subject to a considerable interest. Here, we will review the optical wavelength conversion technologies with emphasis on recent developments.

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  1. Dept. of Electromagnetics Systems, Techn. Univ. of Denmark, DK-2800, Lyngby, Denmark

    K. E. Stubkjaer, B. Mikkelsen, C. Joergensen, S. L. Danielsen, M. Vaa, R. J. Pedersen, H. Povlsen & P. B. Hansen

  2. Alcatel Telecom Research Division, Lorenz str. 10, D-70435, Stuttgart, Germany

    M. Schilling, K. Daub, K. Dütting, W. Idler, M. Klenk, E. Lach, G. Laube & K. Wünstel

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    N. Vodjdani, F. Ratovelomanana, A. Enard, G. Glastre, D. Rondi & R. Blondeau

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Stubkjaer, K.E. et al. (1997). Wavelength Conversion Technology. In: Prati, G. (eds) Photonic Networks. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-0979-2_10

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