Integrated microresonator frequency comb source for massive-parallel optical communication

Abstract

We demonstrated ultra-dense wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM) data transmission using an intensity modulation and direct detection (IM-DD) scheme. We discuss the feasibility of SiN and MgF2 microresonators for WDM applications regarding output power, bandwidth, and required pumping power. In addition, we discuss that IM-DD communication is relevant to the next-generation optical communication that requires ultra-low latency