Title :
Theoretical analysis of bistable distributed feedback lasers with detuning effect
Author :
Shoji, Hajime ; Arakawa, Yasuhiko ; Fujii, Yoichi
Author_Institution :
Inst. of Ind. Sci., Tokyo Univ., Minato, Japan
fDate :
10/1/1990 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Static and switching characteristics of bistable distributed-feedback lasers are analyzed theoretically using a model in which the gain properties are exactly considered. The results indicate that the bistable properties are controlled by detuning the Bragg wavelength from the wavelength at which the gain is the maximum. Analysis of switching characteristics predicts that the switch-on delay and switch-off speed are enhanced by a factor of two or more through the detuning effect of the Bragg wavelength. The possibility of further improvement by p-doping and the multiple quantum-well structure is discussed
Keywords :
distributed feedback lasers; laser theory; laser tuning; optical bistability; semiconductor junction lasers; semiconductor quantum wells; Bragg wavelength detuning; bistable distributed feedback lasers; detuning effect; gain properties; maximum gain wavelength; multiple quantum-well structure; p-doping; switch-off speed; switch-on delay; switching characteristics; Distributed feedback devices; High speed optical techniques; Laser feedback; Laser modes; Laser theory; Optical bistability; Optical devices; Optical feedback; Quantum well lasers; Semiconductor lasers;
Journal_Title :
Lightwave Technology, Journal of
