Title :
Improved performance of tunable single mode laser array based on non uniformly spaced slots
Author :
Abdullaev, Azat ; Qiaoyin Lu ; Weihua Guo ; Wallace, Michael J. ; Nawrocka, Marta ; O´Callaghan, James ; Donegan, John F.
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Phys., Trinity Coll. Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Abstract :
We present a 12-channel wavelength-tunable single-mode laser array based on non-uniformly spaced slots. A quasi-continuous tuning range of >36 nm is obtained over 35 °C (from 10 °C-45 °C) temperature range with side mode suppression ratio >50 dB.
Keywords :
laser modes; laser tuning; semiconductor laser arrays; 12-channel wavelength-tunable single-mode laser array; nonuniformly spaced slots; quasicontinuous tuning range; side mode suppression ratio; temperature 10 degC to 45 degC; tunable single mode laser array; Arrays; Cavity resonators; Current measurement; Lithography; Optical waveguides; Temperature measurement; Tuning;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO), 2015 Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
