Investigation of 2-D-lattice distributed reflector lasers

Author

Sargent, Laurence J. ; Massara, Aeneas B. ; Gioannini, Mariangela ; Yong, Jennifer C L ; Heard, Peter J. ; Rorison, Judy M.

Author_Institution

Bristol Univ., UK

Volume

38

Issue

11

fYear

2002

fDate

11/1/2002 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

1485

Lastpage

1492

Abstract

The introduction of a deep-etched hexagonal lattice of round holes around a short section of the ridge waveguide of a Fabry-Perot laser can be used to create single-mode lasers suitable for high-speed data communications. A detailed characterization of the operating characteristics of the two-dimensional-lattice laser is presented. In addition, modeling of gain, reflectivity, and waveguide properties is used to explain experimentally observed results.

Keywords

Fabry-Perot resonators; diffraction gratings; integrated optics; laser mirrors; laser theory; optical arrays; optical fabrication; optical transmitters; quantum well lasers; reflectivity; ridge waveguides; sputter etching; waveguide lasers; 2-D-lattice gratings; 2D-lattice distributed reflector lasers; Fabry-Perot laser; InGaAsP-InP; InGaAsP-InP ridge-waveguide laser; deep-etched hexagonal lattice; focused ion beam etching; gain; high-speed data communications; integrated optical systems; modeling; operating characteristics; reflectivity; ridge waveguide; round holes; short section; single-mode lasers; two-dimensional-lattice laser; waveguide properties; Distributed feedback devices; Etching; High speed optical techniques; Laser feedback; Laser modes; Optical fiber communication; Optical waveguides; Quantum well lasers; Semiconductor lasers; Waveguide lasers;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0018-9197

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/JQE.2002.804270

Filename

1043346