Abstract
We demonstrate a novel method of wavelength-conversion in a PPLN-waveguide using polarization-modulation of its pump. Polarization-insensitive, all-optical, intensity-to-polarization conversion in an SOA is used to reduce the PPLN waveguide’s polarization-sensitivity from >30dB to <1 dB.
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