{"title":"Laser systems for gravitational wave detection","authors":"F. Bondu","doi":"10.1109/LEOSST.2005.1528021","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/LEOSST.2005.1528021","url":null,"abstract":"This paper reports on the status of the Virgo detector, now on its commissioning phase: we describe the setup, the implemented functions, we discuss the spectral resolution measured during the last commissioning data taking, we present some of the practical issues. We show the role of the optical metrology in the instrument. Its first role is on the apparatus design: we show how the optical design of Virgo improves the sensitivity compared to a simple Michelson interferometer. The laser beam needs to be very stable, in the detection band 10 Hz-10 kHz: beam pointing, power stability and frequency stability. We show that this can be achieved using very stable references and enhanced feedback loops. Optical metrology is also necessary to measure the mirror substrates and surfaces and ensure that they have the required properties: roughness, absorption, and local defects, transmission maps. The output of optical simulations using these maps can be compared with in-situ measurement of some global parameters: cavity finesses, mirror curvatures, contrast defect.","PeriodicalId":410276,"journal":{"name":"Digest of the LEOS Summer Topical Meetings, 2005.","volume":"42 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2005-07-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124926152","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"All-optical digital 3-input AND gate using sum- and difference-frequency generation in a PPLN waveguide","authors":"J. McGeehan, M. Giltrelli, A. Willner","doi":"10.1049/EL:20073430","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1049/EL:20073430","url":null,"abstract":"We demonstrate an all-optical bit-wise 3-input AND gate using a single periodically-poled-lithium-niobate (PPLN) waveguide as a nonlinear optical element. Our module generates output '1' bits only when all inputs are '1', with negligible power penalty.","PeriodicalId":410276,"journal":{"name":"Digest of the LEOS Summer Topical Meetings, 2005.","volume":"10 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2005-07-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124725974","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Prospects of quantum computing using planar devices","authors":"G. Cincotti","doi":"10.1109/LEOSST.2005.1528059","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/LEOSST.2005.1528059","url":null,"abstract":"A novel description of quantum computing based on PLC technology is presented, demonstrating the correspondence between quantum mechanics and the coupled wave theory. Applications such as quantum Fourier transform and quantum key distribution are given.","PeriodicalId":410276,"journal":{"name":"Digest of the LEOS Summer Topical Meetings, 2005.","volume":"23 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2005-07-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129649091","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A. Weiner, Zhi Jiang, D. Leaird, Shang-Da Yang, R. Roussev, C. Langrock, M. Fejer, K. R. Paramerwaran
{"title":"Linear and low-power nonlinear processing for optical code division multiplexing (O-CDMA), short pulse transmission, and measurement","authors":"A. Weiner, Zhi Jiang, D. Leaird, Shang-Da Yang, R. Roussev, C. Langrock, M. Fejer, K. R. Paramerwaran","doi":"10.1109/LEOSST.2005.1528062","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/LEOSST.2005.1528062","url":null,"abstract":"This talk discusses the examples of our work on linear optical signal processing using pulse shapers (O-CDMA encoding and dispersion compensation) and low power nonlinear processing using PPLN waveguides (O-CDMA waveform discrimination and ultrashort pulse measurement).","PeriodicalId":410276,"journal":{"name":"Digest of the LEOS Summer Topical Meetings, 2005.","volume":"6 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2005-07-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130641842","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
D. Hudson, K. Holman, D.J. Jones, S. Cundiff, Jun Ye
{"title":"Remote synchronization of mode-locked fiber lasers","authors":"D. Hudson, K. Holman, D.J. Jones, S. Cundiff, Jun Ye","doi":"10.1109/LEOSST.2005.1528038","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/LEOSST.2005.1528038","url":null,"abstract":"Using an intra-cavity electro-optic modulator and PZT we stabilize the repetition frequency of a fiber laser to a high-stability RF reference that is transmitted over a fiber network via optical pulses from a remote laser.","PeriodicalId":410276,"journal":{"name":"Digest of the LEOS Summer Topical Meetings, 2005.","volume":"10 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2005-07-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123970696","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Advances in electro-optic modulator based frequency combs","authors":"M. Kourogi, Kazuhiro Imai, B. Widiyatomoko","doi":"10.1109/LEOSST.2005.1528029","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/LEOSST.2005.1528029","url":null,"abstract":"In this paper, the author introduces the improved optical frequency comb generator (OFCG). The OFCG is based on a Ti diffused LiNbO/sub 3/ waveguide electro-optic phase modulator in which coated mirrors on both end facets of the modulator form a Fabry-Perot cavity. It offers significant advantages in terms of lowered drive voltages and higher mechanical stability as compared with bulk-type OFCG.","PeriodicalId":410276,"journal":{"name":"Digest of the LEOS Summer Topical Meetings, 2005.","volume":"32 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2005-07-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121428337","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The RF spectrum of partially polarized light and its application to system characterization","authors":"Avishay Eyal","doi":"10.1109/LEOSST.2005.1528046","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/LEOSST.2005.1528046","url":null,"abstract":"Formalism for complete characterization of the RF spectrum of partially polarized light is described. The formalism is used to characterize the polarization dependence of the RF spectrum at the output of a PMD/PDL medium.","PeriodicalId":410276,"journal":{"name":"Digest of the LEOS Summer Topical Meetings, 2005.","volume":"1637 ","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2005-07-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"113995112","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Experimental demonstration of a 2D incoherent transparent OCDMA path router","authors":"C. Brès, I. Glesk, P. Prucnal","doi":"10.1109/LEOSST.2005.1528065","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/LEOSST.2005.1528065","url":null,"abstract":"With the increasing demand in services and the growth of traffic flows in telecommunication networks, optical code division multiple access (OCDMA) has become a widely studied multiplexing technique. Developing the technology to make OCDMA a viable multiplexing scheme for mesh networks could provide the increased flexibility and scalability needed for MANs and LANs. In this paper, the authors proposed a router architecture that provides a flexible all-optical method in creating reconfigurable paths, reducing switching delays and node complexity.","PeriodicalId":410276,"journal":{"name":"Digest of the LEOS Summer Topical Meetings, 2005.","volume":"15 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2005-07-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127765927","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Fourier synthesis of multicolor femtosecond pulses for attosecond pulse generation","authors":"Y. Kobayashi, D. Yoshitomi, K. Torizuka","doi":"10.1109/LEOSST.2005.1527993","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/LEOSST.2005.1527993","url":null,"abstract":"We have achieved long-term phase locking among multicolor femtosecond pulses by using an optical parametric oscillator and a two-wavelength laser consisting of Ti:sapphire and Cr:forsterite lasers for an attosecond pulse train generation by Fourier synthesis.","PeriodicalId":410276,"journal":{"name":"Digest of the LEOS Summer Topical Meetings, 2005.","volume":"53 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2005-07-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121929983","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Rate adjustable NRZ-DPSK modulation scheme with fixed interferometer","authors":"J. Minch, D. Townsend, D.R. Gervais","doi":"10.1109/LEOSST.2005.1527984","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/LEOSST.2005.1527984","url":null,"abstract":"A novel rate adjustable NRZ-DPSK modulation scheme using a single fixed delay interferometer is presented. This approach realizes a higher sensitivity than other rate agile non-coherent modulation formats. Initial proof-of-concept results are provided.","PeriodicalId":410276,"journal":{"name":"Digest of the LEOS Summer Topical Meetings, 2005.","volume":"61 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2005-07-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132963208","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}