Title :
Tunable optical-wavelength conversion using a multielectrode distributed-feedback laser diode with a saturable absorber
Author :
Kawaguchi, Hitoshi ; Oe, Katsutoshi ; Yasaka, Hiroshi ; Magari, K. ; Fukuda, Motohisa ; Itaya, Y.
Author_Institution :
NTT Electrical Communications Laboratories, Atsugi, Japan
Abstract :
Optical wavelength conversion with tunability greater than 2.2 Ã… is demonstrated for the first time using a multielectrode DFB LD with a saturable absorber. This device can operate with both TE- and TM-polarised optical input. The device also has optical gain and pulse-shaping functions.
Keywords :
distributed feedback lasers; laser tuning; optical saturation; semiconductor junction lasers; switching; DFB semiconductor laser; TE polarised input; TM-polarised optical input; distributed-feedback laser diode; multielectrode; nonlinear optics; optical computing; optical gain; optical-wavelength conversion; photonic switching; pulse-shaping functions; saturable absorber; tunability;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19870760
