Title :
High-speed coupled-cavity injection grating lasers with tailored modulation transfer functions
Author :
Kaiser, W. ; Bach, L. ; Reithmaier, J.P. ; Forchel, A.
Author_Institution :
Technische Phys., Wurzburg Univ., Germany
Abstract :
The modulation transfer function can be changed from broad-band to high frequency narrow-band by using a coupled cavity injection grating laser design. Higher order photon-photon resonances are utilized to tailor the modulation function well beyond the relaxation frequency.
Keywords :
diffraction gratings; high-speed optical techniques; integrated optoelectronics; laser cavity resonators; optical communication equipment; optical transfer function; coupled-cavity injection grating lasers; high-speed lasers; modulation transfer functions; monolithic integration; optical communication; photon-photon resonances; relaxation frequency; Frequency; Gratings; Laser modes; Laser tuning; Optical coupling; Optical design; Optical modulation; Resonance; Transfer functions; Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers;
Journal_Title :
Photonics Technology Letters, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/LPT.2004.831928
