Title :
Broadband multi-mode output from modulated two-section semiconductor lasers
Author :
Coyle, R. ; Kane, D.M. ; Rees, P. ; Pierce, I. ; Masanotti, D. ; Causa, F. ; Ryan, T. ; Sarma, J.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Phys., Macquarie Univ., Sydney, NSW, Australia
Abstract :
A broadband multi-mode output with optical frequency bandwidth of several THz has been obtained by a method of modulating a two-section semiconductor laser (TSL). The comb-of-modes output can be systematically varied in bandwidth and opens up a new range of applications for TSLs.
Keywords :
electro-optical modulation; laser modes; quantum dot lasers; quantum well lasers; broadband multimode output; comb-of-modes output; modulated two-section semiconductor lasers; optical frequency bandwidth; two-section semiconductor laser; Bandwidth; Frequency shift keying; Laser modes; Optical feedback; Optical modulation; Optical sensors; Optical transmitters; Quantum dot lasers; Quantum well lasers; Semiconductor lasers;
Conference_Titel :
Optoelectronic and Microelectronic Materials and Devices, 2002 Conference on
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7571-8
DOI :
10.1109/COMMAD.2002.1237239
