Title :
Optical properties of a GaAlAs superluminescent diode
Author :
Dutta, Niloy K. ; Deimel, Peter P.
Author_Institution :
AT&T Bell Laboratories, Murray Hill, NJ, USA
fDate :
4/1/1983 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The optical properties of a GaAlAs superluminescent diode (SLD) are described. The spectra of this device exhibit a large number of longitudinal modes. The coupling efficiency into a 0.23 NA 50 μm diameter graded index fiber is ∼ 30 percent. The current required for constant light output at a temperature

can be written as

where

K. A model of the SLD is described.
Keywords :
Electroluminescent materials/devices; Gallium materials/devices; Optical fiber transmitters; Coatings; Fiber lasers; Optical coupling; Optical fiber communication; Optical fiber devices; Optical films; Solids; Superluminescent diodes; Surface emitting lasers; Threshold current;
Journal_Title :
Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
DOI :
10.1109/JQE.1983.1071888