Characterization of Two - Photon Absorption Detectors for Applications in High - Speed Optical Systems
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Title of Thesis: CHARACTERIZATION OF TWO-PHOTON ABSORPTION DETECTORS FOR APPLICATIONS IN HIGH-SPEED OPTICAL SYSTEMS Degree candidate: Reza Salem Degree and year: Master of Science, 2003 Thesis directed by: Professor Thomas E. Murphy Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering This thesis investigates the process of two-photon absorption in optical detectors. We begin by describing some concepts of nonlinear optics and considering two-photon absorption as a nonlinear effect. We next mention some applications of two-photon absorption in high-speed optical communication systems. We describe the complete experimental characterization of two-photon absorption in a silicon avalanche photodiode. Two-photon absorption sensitivity factors and polarization dependence are investigated both theoretically and experimentally. Finally we compare the results of the measurements with those obtained from a similar detector. CHARACTERIZATION OF TWO-PHOTON ABSORPTION DETECTORS FOR APPLICATIONS IN HIGH-SPEED OPTICAL SYSTEMS
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