Title :
Optical gain chips with integrated phase sections for full C-band external cavity tunable lasers
Author :
Saini, S.S. ; Heim, P.J.S.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. & Comput. Eng., Univ. of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, Canada
fDate :
Oct. 30 2008-Nov. 2 2008
Abstract :
An optical-gain-chip is demonstrated with an integrated phase modulator for tunable external-cavity-lasers. Optical power greater than 40 mW at chip temperatures of 45°C is achieved over the C-band. Phase change greater than 2¿ is demonstrated at a current of less than 15 mA.
Keywords :
integrated optics; laser cavity resonators; laser tuning; phase modulation; C-band; external cavity tunable lasers; integrated phase modulator; optical gain chips; temperature 45 degC; Distributed feedback devices; Fiber nonlinear optics; Integrated optics; Laser feedback; Laser tuning; Nonlinear optics; Optical feedback; Optical filters; Optical waveguides; Tunable circuits and devices;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication & Optoelectronic Exposition & Conference, 2008. AOE 2008. Asia
Conference_Location :
Shanghai
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-863-6
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-863-6
