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We propose a new optical network device photorefractive connection module (PRCM) which operates as optical switch, amplifier and signal distributor controlled by parallel optical signals. Simple optical control bus systems can be realized by cascade connection of PRCMs. PRCM branches off a desired channel from the spatial multiplexed optical bus line by appropriate setting of the control beam pattern. PRCM uses cross polarized four wave mixing (CPFWM) with extraordinary polarized writing beams and an ordinary polarized reading beam to achieve a high connection gain to the next PRCM stage. We analyze the phase matching angle of CPFWM in which the optical paths of two pump beams are slightly different. The phase conjugate reflectivity indicating a branching ratio of optical signal is derived and calculated in consideration of the phase mismatching Δk. The optimum pump ratio and the grating vector orientation for the largest phase conjugate reflectivity and signal amplification factor are discussed for optical design of PRCM. Since the measured signal beam power after passing through the BaTiO3 crystal is three or four times higher than its incident power, PRCM has a sufficient connection gain for optical bus and interconnection systems.
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Okamoto, A., Matsuoka, H., Saito, M. et al. Concept of Photorefractive Connection Module by Photorefractive Four-Wave Mixing with Extraordinary Writing Beams and an Ordinary Reading Beam. OPT REV 6, 189–195 (1999). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10043-999-0189-y
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