Title :
Optical signal processing using InP-based quantum-dot semiconductor mode-locked lasers
Author_Institution :
Alcatel Thales III-V Lab., Palaiseau
Abstract :
This paper summarizes recent advances on optical processing using InAs/InP quantum dot semiconductor mode-locked lasers. In particular, all-optical clock recovery at 40 and 160 Gbit/s with excellent phase noise characteristics will be demonstrated using these lasers.
Keywords :
III-V semiconductors; indium compounds; laser mode locking; phase noise; quantum dot lasers; InAs-InP; all-optical clock recovery; bit rate 160 Gbit/s; bit rate 40 Gbit/s; optical signal processing; phase noise characteristics; quantum-dot semiconductor mode-locked lasers; Clocks; Indium phosphide; Laser mode locking; Laser noise; Optical noise; Optical signal processing; Phase noise; Quantum dot lasers; Quantum dots; Semiconductor lasers; (060.2330) Fiber optic communications; (140.5960) Semiconductor Lasers;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2008 and 2008 Conference on Quantum Electronics and Laser Science. CLEO/QELS 2008. Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-859-9
