Multiple modal and wavelength conversion process of a 10-Gbit/s signal in a 6-LP-mode fiber

H. Zhang , M. Bigot-Astruc , Laurent Bigot (1) , P. Sillard , J. Fatome

1 Photonique - Photonique

We demonstrate experimentally a simultaneous threefold modal and wavelength conversion process of a 10-Gbit/s On/Off keying signal in a 1.8-km long graded-index 6-LPmode fiber. The principle of operation is based on a phase-matched intermodal four-wave mixing phenomenon occurring between the fundamental mode and 3 higher-order modes of the fiber. The converted signals show well-opened eye-diagrams and error-free processing.

Domaines: Optique / photonique

H. Zhang, M. Bigot-Astruc, Laurent Bigot, P. Sillard, J. Fatome. Multiple modal and wavelength conversion process of a 10-Gbit/s signal in a 6-LP-mode fiber. Optics Express, 2019, 27 (11), pp.15413. ⟨10.1364/OE.27.015413⟩. ⟨hal-03030011⟩