Modelling of a variable optical switch based on the parametric amplification in a photonic crystal fibre

We model an optical switch with a variable gain based on the optical parametric amplification in a photonic crystal fibre (PCF). By solving the coupled amplitude equations, the switch gain as a function of the power, wavelength and the state of polarization (SOP) of the control wave as well as the signal wavelength is simulated. The results show that the switch gain is increased by increasing the control power and the maximum gain is obtained for a specific SOP of the control wave. Also, the proposed switch has ultrahigh speed and provides a very wide and flat gain over the C-band without changing the operating wavelength.