Title :
Quantum Dot Based Phase Modulator at 1300 nm
Author :
Hegarty, Stephen P. ; Goulding, David ; Huyet, Guillaume
Author_Institution :
Tyndall Nat. Inst., Cork
Abstract :
InAs based quantum-dot lasers have demonstrated giant phase-amplitude couplings. Here we show in an optical amplifier an effective decoupling of the differential index from the differential gain leading to a pure phase modulator
Keywords :
III-V semiconductors; indium compounds; laser beams; optical modulation; phase modulation; quantum dot lasers; semiconductor optical amplifiers; 1300 nm; InAs; differential gain; differential index decoupling; giant phase-amplitude couplings; optical amplifier; quantum dot based phase modulator; quantum-dot lasers; Optical interferometry; Optical refraction; Optical saturation; Optical variables control; Optical waveguides; Phase modulation; Quantum dots; Semiconductor optical amplifiers; Stationary state; US Department of Transportation;
Conference_Titel :
Semiconductor Laser Conference, 2006. Conference Digest. 2006 IEEE 20th International
Conference_Location :
Kohala Coast, HI
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-9560-3
DOI :
10.1109/ISLC.2006.1708128
