Title :
A theoretical analysis of optical clock extraction using a self pulsating laser diode
Author :
Rees, P. ; McEvoy, P. ; Valle, A. ; Pierce, I. ; Spencer, P. ; O´Gorman, J. ; Lynch, S. ; Landais, P. ; Pesquera, L. ; Hegarty, J.
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Electron. Eng. & Comput. Syst., Wales Univ., Bangor, UK
Abstract :
The potential for optical clock extraction and clock distribution by the synchronization of a self pulsating laser diode (SPLD) has already been demonstrated. In this paper we have used a standard model for a SPLD to examine the dynamics of the laser when an optical synchronizing signal is applied and how the synchronization is effected by changes in the optical input signal. This allows us to assess their potential for use in optical clock extraction subsystems and to optimize the laser operating conditions
Keywords :
clocks; laser theory; optimisation; semiconductor device models; semiconductor lasers; synchronisation; clock distribution; laser operating condition optimisation; optical clock extraction; optical clock extraction subsystems; optical input signal; optical synchronizing signal; self pulsating laser diode; standard model; synchronization; Clocks; Diode lasers; Equations; Frequency synchronization; Laser modes; Optical pulses; Optical pumping; Optical receivers; Optical saturation; Pump lasers;
Conference_Titel :
Nonlinear Optics '98: Materials, Fundamentals and Applications Topical Meeting
Conference_Location :
Kauai, HI
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-4950-4
DOI :
10.1109/NLO.1998.710298
