Title :
Semiconductor lasers: A choice structure for lightwave communications
Author :
Coleman, J.J. ; Tsang, W.T.
Author_Institution :
Bell Labs., Murray Hill, NJ, USA
fDate :
5/1/1985 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The advantages that the semiconductor laser offers over gas or solid-state lasers are presented, and the multilayer structure of semiconductor lasers is described. Attention is also given to some of the new growth techniques that are now being used. The author then describes how semiconductor lasers are being used in lightwave communications technology. The description covers propagating modes and photodetectors.
Keywords :
optical communication equipment; semiconductor junction lasers; growth techniques; lightwave communications; multilayer structure; photodetectors; propagating modes; semiconductor laser; Fiber lasers; Laser cavity resonators; Laser modes; Optical fiber dispersion; Optical fibers; Semiconductor lasers;
Journal_Title :
Potentials, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MP.1985.6499880
