Title :
A multichannel grating cavity laser for wavelength division multiplexing applications
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Phys., Bath Univ., UK
fDate :
7/1/1991 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A novel form of wavelength selectable diode laser source is proposed for wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) applications. The source may be used to operate at specific wavelengths across the complete gain spectrum of the laser diode material, but does not require any moving parts. Theoretical simulations indicate that the device can be expected to operate in a single longitudinal mode for channel separations on the order of 1 nm. The potential of using the device to generate parallel streams of WDM data is considered
Keywords :
diffraction gratings; frequency division multiplexing; laser cavity resonators; semiconductor junction lasers; channel separations; complete gain spectrum; laser diode material; multichannel grating cavity laser; parallel streams; single longitudinal mode; wavelength division multiplexing applications; wavelength selectable diode laser source; Channel spacing; Diode lasers; Gratings; Lenses; Optical amplifiers; Optical crosstalk; Optical materials; Optical packet switching; Optical receivers; Wavelength division multiplexing;
Journal_Title :
Lightwave Technology, Journal of
