Title :
Simple method for measuring timing-jitter in a gain-switched DFB laser using delayed optical feedback
Author :
Wada, Kazuyoshi ; Hono, Y. ; Hashii, T. ; Yamagami, Yuuhei ; Matsuyama, Takashi ; Horinaka, H.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Phys. & Electron., Osaka Prefecture Univ., Sakai, Japan
fDate :
June 30 2013-July 4 2013
Abstract :
A simple method for measuring timing-jitter in a gain-switched distributed-feedback laser using delayed optical feedback was proposed. Using this, the timing-jitter in a gain-switched pulse-train was estimated to be 26 ps without using high-speed equipment.
Keywords :
distributed feedback lasers; high-speed optical techniques; laser feedback; laser variables measurement; optical switches; timing jitter; DFB laser; delayed optical feedback; gain switching; pulse train; timing-jitter measument; Correlation; Delays; Laser feedback; Optical feedback; Optical variables measurement;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics Pacific Rim (CLEO-PR), 2013 Conference on
Conference_Location :
Kyoto
DOI :
10.1109/CLEOPR.2013.6600566
