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SOA-based interferometric optical hard-limiter

We present experimental and theoretical analysis of an optical hard limiter that uses SOA-based interferometers. Its operation relies on the deep saturation of SOA and it can suppress amplitude modulation in excess of 10 dB.

George T. Kanellos | Nikos Pleros | Hercules Avramopoulos | G. Guekos | C. Bintjas

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