Abstract: An all-optical linear feedback circuit for use, for example, as a maximal length pseudo random bit sequence generator includes an all-optical logic circuit that is capable of generating 2N?1 bit maximal length pseudo random bit sequences on an optical channel at high data rates e.g. 80 Gbit/s. In the pseudo random bit sequence generator of the present invention, intensity-dependent phase modulation of at least one included semiconductor optical amplifier (SOA) is implemented. The maximum data rate is limited by the fast gain recovery time of the carriers in the SOA. An optical logic gate of the pseudo random bit sequence generator of the present invention may be constructed using various nonlinear elements that provide ultra-fast intensity-dependent phase modulation.

Abstract: An optical device for performing at least one Boolean logic operation. The optical device has at least a first and second input signal and at least one output signal. The optical device includes at least one interferometer for receiving the at least a first and second input signals. The device also has at least one optical amplifier for creating a phase difference between the first and second inputs to generate the output signal to perform at least one Boolean logic operation.