Title :
Simultaneous low linewidth enhancement factor and high bandwidth quantum-dash injection-locked laser
Author :
Naderi, N.A. ; Grillot, F. ; Kovanis, V. ; Lester, L.F.
Author_Institution :
Center for High Technol. Mater., Univ. of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, USA
Abstract :
A directly-modulated quantum-dash Fabry-Perot laser with near-zero α-factor and a broadband 16-GHz response is demonstrated using strong optical injection. This laser system has potential for implementation in high-speed digital transmitters for long-haul fiber links.
Keywords :
III-V semiconductors; indium compounds; optical fibre communication; optical transmitters; quantum dash lasers; InP; bandwidth 16 GHz; directly-modulated quantum dash Fabry-Perot laser; high bandwidth quantum dash injection-locked laser; high speed digital transmitters; long haul fiber links; low linewidth enhancement factor; near-zero α-factor; strong optical injection; Frequency modulation; Gain; Optical fibers; Optical transmitters; Semiconductor lasers;
Conference_Titel :
Photonics Conference (PHO), 2011 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Arlington, VA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-8940-4
DOI :
10.1109/PHO.2011.6110452
