Optical communication-use wavelength conversion device

摘要

A wavelength converter that is used in an optical communication system utilizing wavelength multiplexing. The wavelength converter has a quasi-phase matched quartz crystal that has a second-order nonlinear effect, and a light coupling device that mixes the signal light and control light and inputs this mixed light into the quasi-phase matched quartz crystal. The wavelength converter also has quartz type optical fibers between the light coupling device and the quasi-phase matched quartz crystal. The mode diameter of the quartz type optical fibers is substantially the same as the mode diameter of the optical waveguide.