Optimization of Ultra-Broadband Optical Wavelength Conversion in Nonlinear Multi-Modal Silicon-On-Insulator Waveguides.

Ultra-broadband wavelength conversion is identified as one of the key issues in future high capacity, flexible optical networks. In this contribution, methods to optimize the design of a multi-modal high-nonlinear SOI waveguide to achieve broadband wavelength conversion between dedicated optical wavelength bands are presented. Finally, measurements and experimental results are discussed that prove ultra-broadband conversion of data signals between extreme λ-bands.