Title :
Generation of ultrashort optical pulses by microwave modulation of laser diodes
Author :
Iezekiel, S. ; Snowden, C.M. ; Howes, M.J.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. & Electron. Eng., Leeds Univ., UK
Abstract :
Describes a theoretical investigation (based on the rate equations) of ultrashort optical pulse generation by directly modulated laser diodes. The effects of input signal parameters (such as bias current and RF current) on the duration and magnitude of the pulses are examined. The nonlinear dynamics of pulse generation are analysed using the Poincare map and bifurcation theory. The application of Melnikov´s method to an analysis of the rate equations is suggested, and the implementation is outlined
Keywords :
electro-optical effects; high-speed optical techniques; optical modulation; semiconductor junction lasers; Melnikov´s method; Poincare map; RF current; bias current; bifurcation theory; directly modulated laser diodes; electro-optic probing; input signal parameters; laser diodes; microwave modulation; nonlinear dynamics; picosecond optical pulses; ultrashort optical pulse generation;
Conference_Titel :
Applications of Ultrashort Pulses for Optoelectronics, IEE Colloquium on
Conference_Location :
London
