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Laser applications and other topics in quantum electronics

High-performance optoelectronic switching network with vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser arrays

V. B. Fyodorov

Institute of Microprocessor Computer Systems, Moscow

Abstract: A schematic solution is proposed for creating a highly efficient switching network with fully connected switching topology for use in supercomputers and telecommunication systems. An important characteristic of this solution is the use of vertical-cavity surface-emitting semiconductor laser arrays and polarising beamsplitters. Estimates show that the commercially available elemental base can be used for a practical realisation of an optoelectronic switching network with basic parameters and functional properties that are superior to those in known electronic analogues.

PACS: 42.79.Ta, 42.55.Px, 42.60.Da

Received: 11.11.2002
Revised: 18.12.2002

 English version: Quantum Electronics, 2003, 33:3, 259–264

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