Floor free 10-Gb/s transmission with directly modulated GaInNAs-GaAs 1.35-/spl mu/m laser for metropolitan applications

Among the new semiconductor materials for telecom devices, the GaInNAs-GaAs structure presents interesting properties for low-cost applications, like high differential gain and high T/sub 0/. Another key aspect of the performance is the behavior of the GaInNAs-GaAs based lasers under high bit rate direct modulation. Here, we demonstrate the dynamic capabilities of GaInNAs-GaAs three-quantum-well ridge structure through 2.5-Gb/s directly modulated laser emission and transmission on standard fiber, in the temperature range 25/spl deg/C-85/spl deg/C. Besides transmission is demonstrated up to 10 Gb/s at 25/spl deg/C on the same fiber, without penalty and bit-error-rate floor.     

High extinction ratio and high-temperature 2.5-Gb/s floor-free 1.3-/spl mu/m transmission with a directly modulated quantum dot laser

For the first time with a directly modulated InAs-GaAs quantum-dot laser, high extinction ratio (up to 17 dB) and 25/spl deg/C-85/spl deg/C single-mode-fiber data floor-free transmissions are achieved at 2.5 Gb/s. Moreover, an interferometric technique showed a nearly constant Henry factor /spl sim/2 until a bias current six times the threshold current.     

Analyse numérique et expérimentale du comportement des ouvrages fondés sur un sol mou renforcé par des colonnes ballastées flottantes

This paper work is in the frame of the study about the reduction of settlements in the case of floating columns. The prediction of a settlement remains a prickly problem to which geotechnical engineer is confronted. Experience has shown that structural pathologies are caused by the effects of excessive differential settlements before reaching soil bearing capacity. To palliate this problems in the case of soft and compressible soils, we advocate, as an alternative solution, piles or the reinforcement of the soils with stone columns. This strengthening method, introduced in Algeria in 1999, is economical. However, it does not inihilate settlements but it speeds up the time factor. Numerical modelings by finite element method (FEM) have been carried out through interest into all mechanical and geometrical aspects that are inherent in the meshing of floating stone columns. An analytical formulation of a correction coefficent (μβ) and an abacus of the settlement reduction factor (β) has been suggested. On the other way, the monitoring instrumentation of experimental site since 2008 to 2017 at the level of the harbour lowland of Bejaia has been carried out. It concerns important storage structures fonded on a very compressible ground reinforced by floating stone columns. The records of the settlements at the scale of the structures, according to variable loads recorded in real time, have revealed excessive settlements under the effects of variable stresses from 1 to 3 bars. An exhaustive geological, geotechnical and geomechanical analysis has been carried out for the characterization of the grounds, and numerical modelling by finite element method (FEM) has been carried out. The experimental and numerical investigation of the concerned structures at issue allowed us to confront the results with regard to settlement prediction of an environment reinforced with floating stone columns. The result is a perfect matching in relation to the suggested formula.

     

Fiber optic applications of multiple quantum well electroabsorption modulators

Electroabsorption modulators (eam) have proved to be very attractive both as optical sources (monolithically integrated NRZ transmitters andrz pulse generators) as well as for very fast signal processing (demultiplexing, regeneration, wavelength conversion,...). Their design criteria, technology and implementation in future networks are reviewed, and the main issues are discussed.     

Toward wide-scale all-optical transparent networking: the ACTSoptical pan-European network (OPEN) project

The European ACTS project optical pan-European network (OPEN) aims at assessing the feasibility of an optical pan-European overlay network, interconnecting major European cities by means of a mesh of high-capacity optical fiber links, cross-connected through transparent photonic nodes. Both the transmission links and the routing network elements rely on wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) all-optical technologies, such as wavelength translation. This paper presents results obtained in the following domains covered within the project: network topology considerations (optimization and dimensioning); network physical layer simulation; fabrications of packaged functional modules based on advanced optoelectronic devices; laboratory demonstrations of N×10 Gb/s transmission and routing; feasibility of an optical time division multiplexing/WDM (OTDM/WDM) interface; and the field implementation of a 4×4 multiwavelength crossconnect prototype, featuring all-optical space and wavelength routing. This implementation was realized in two cross-border field trials, one conducted between Norway and Denmark and the other between France and Belgium. The final results of the Norway to Denmark field trials are presented, featuring the successful cascade of three wavelength-translating optical crossconnects (OXCs), along with the transmission over 1000 km of a mix of standard/submarine cable links for four channels at 2.5 Gb/s     

20-Gb/s integrated DBR laser-EA modulator by selective area growth for 1.55-/spl mu/m WDM applications

For the first time, selective area growth (SAG) has been used for the monolithic integration of a distributed Bragg reflector (DBR) laser with an electroabsorption (EA) modulator, designed for WDM communication systems at 1.55 /spl mu/m. A 16-GHz bandwidth combined with a 6-nm tuning range make this component compatible with multiwavelength 20-Gb/s transmission experiments.     

Caractérisation minéralogique et géotechnique des argiles marneuses gonflantes de la région de Médéa,Algérie

This paper presents the approach followed for the geological, mineralogical, and geotechnical characterization of swelling marly clays in the Médéa region. This investigation is conducted in order to estimate the swelling potential of this marly clay layer. The studied sites, located at about 80 km south of Algiers, Algeria, cover an area of approximatively 400 hectares. Five sites are considered. In the first step, the geological, tectonic, climatic, and hydrological contexts of the region are described. According to the geological map of Médéa, most of the formations encountered in the area are composed of Miocene layers represented by marly clays (Fig. 2). This region is characterized by its high and low temperature in summer and winter, respectively, and variable humidity (Fig. 3). In a second step, the results of geotechnical studies, X-ray diffraction tests, chemical analyses, and scanning electron microscope (SEM) observations are presented (Figs. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9). The soils contain quartz (20–26 %), calcium carbonates (11–55 %), kaolinite (8–13 %), illite (6–14 %) and Montmorillonite (18–26 %). The study of their microstructure by means of SEM indicates that these soils are formed by a compact marly clay matrix that is relatively homogeneous and oriented in the dip direction of bedding. A grain size analysis shows that the clay content varies between 17 and 70 %. The water content of all samples varies between 8 and 30 %. The values of the liquidity limit (LL) and plasticity index (PI) vary between 28–76 % and 16–36 % respectively, indicating a highly plastic soil; this is also confirmed by a specific surface varying between 99 and 179 m²/g. The dry density γ _d varies between 15 and 19 kN/m³. The swelling potential of the marly clay samples is evaluated firstly using various indirect methods. In literature, a number of empirical classifications are proposed by different authors (BRE 1980; Chen 1988; Komornik and David 1969; Seed et al. 1962; Snethen 1984; Vijayvergiya et Ghazzaly 1973 et Williams and Donaldson 1980). The swelling potential is related to certain physical properties of soils, such as consistency limits, clay content, methylene blue value, etc. In general, these methods indicate that all the tested soils have a high swelling potential, which confirms the results of mineralogical analysis. Secondly, direct measurements of swelling parameters are performed. Swelling tests are carried out using a standard slaved one-dimensional odometer using two methods: free swell and constant volume, according to standard ASTM D 4546-90 and AFNOR (1995). The swell pressure, the swell percentage and the swell index are given in Fig. 16. It is noted that the soils develop very significant swell pressures which vary between 25 and 900 kPa. This is in agreement with the results obtained by empirical methods. This investigation clearly shows that the marly clays of the Médéa region have a high swelling potential. Therefore, taking into account the phenomenon of soil swelling in structure design is essential.     

Thermal modelling of the high temperature treatment of wood based on Luikov's approach

A 3D, unsteady‐state mathematical model was used to simulate the behaviour of wood during high temperature treatment. The model is based on Luikov's approach and solves a set of coupled heat and mass transfer equations. Using the model, the temperature and moisture content profiles of wood were predicted as a function of time for different heating rates. Parallel to the modelling study, an experimental study was carried out using small birch samples. The samples were subjected to high temperature treatment in a thermogravimetric system under different operating conditions. The experimental results and the model predictions were found to be in good agreement. The results show that the distributions of temperature and moisture content are influenced appreciably by the heating rate and the initial moisture content. Copyright © 2005 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

9.7 GHz small-signal bandwidth of three-quantum well GaInNAs/GaAs laser diodes operating at 1.35 /spl mu/m

High frequency characterisation of three-quantum well GaInNAs/GaAs lasers operating at 1.35 /spl mu/m is reported. A relaxation frequency as high as 7.4 GHz and a 9.7 GHz small-signal bandwidth are demonstrated, indicating the potential for high bit rate (10 Gbit/s) direct modulation of these dilute nitrides on GaAs devices.