Title :
Mode selectivity in DFB lasers with a second-order grating
Author :
Glinski, J. ; Makino, Tatsuya
Author_Institution :
Bell-Northern Research Ltd., Ottawa, Canada
Abstract :
The relative effectiveness of three methods of achieving dynamic single-mode operation of second-order distributed feedback lasers is analysed. These methods, based on phase shifting, mirror asymmetry and radiation loss are compared under conditions of random cleaving of facets.
Keywords :
diffraction gratings; distributed feedback lasers; integrated optics; laser cavity resonators; laser modes; optical communication equipment; optical losses; semiconductor junction lasers; DFB lasers; cavity resonators; distributed feedback lasers; dynamic single-mode operation; facets; integrated optics; mirror asymmetry; mode selectivity; optical communication equipment; phase shifting; radiation loss; random cleaving; second-order grating; semiconductor lasers;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19860464
