Title :
Electrically switchable self-pulsations in integratable multisection DFB-lasers
Author :
Mohrle, M. ; Sartorius, B. ; Steingruber, R. ; Wolfram, P.
Author_Institution :
Heinrich-Hertz-Inst. fur Nachrichtentech. Berlin GmbH, Germany
Abstract :
An integratable version of a self-pulsating AR-coated multisection DFB-laser with a phase-tuning section integrated between two DFB sections is presented. It is shown that the phase current can act as an electrical switch for turning ON and OFF the self-pulsations. In addition, the frequency stability can be improved by properly adjusting the phase current. The frequency of the self-pulsations is electrically tunable over more than one octave continuously.
Keywords :
distributed feedback lasers; electro-optical switches; laser frequency stability; laser tuning; electrical switching; electrical tuning; frequency stability; integratable AR-coated multisection DFB-lasers; phase current; self-pulsations; Frequency; Hafnium; Laser tuning; Optical pulse generation; Optical pulses; Optical switches; Reflectivity; Stability; Tunable circuits and devices; Turning;
Journal_Title :
Photonics Technology Letters, IEEE
