Abstract
We describe a methodology to maximize slow-light pulse delay subject to a constraint on the allowable pulse distortion. We show that optimizing over a larger number of physical variables can increase the distortion-constrained delay. We demonstrate these concepts by comparing the optimum slow-light pulse delay achievable using a single Lorentzian gain line with that achievable using a pair of closely-spaced gain lines. We predict that distortion management using a gain doublet can provide approximately a factor of 2 increase in slow-light pulse delay as compared with the optimum single-line delay. Experimental results employing Brillouin gain in optical fiber confirm our theoretical predictions.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 9995-10002 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Optics Express |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue number | 25 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Dec 12 2005 |
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Distortion management in slow-light pulse delay. / Stenner, Michael D.; Neifeld, Mark A; Zhu, Zhaoming; Dawes, Andrew M C; Gauthier, Daniel J.
In: Optics Express, Vol. 13, No. 25, 12.12.2005, p. 9995-10002.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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AU - Stenner, Michael D.
AU - Neifeld, Mark A
AU - Zhu, Zhaoming
AU - Dawes, Andrew M C
AU - Gauthier, Daniel J.
PY - 2005/12/12
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