Title :
Four channel multiwavelength source with individually addressable elements
Author :
Foster, G.M. ; Cush, Rosie ; Reid, T.J. ; Carter, A.C.
Author_Institution :
GEC Marconi Materials Technology Ltd., Towcester, UK
fDate :
5/13/1993 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
An external cavity multiwavelength laser component is described, with a single monomode output fibre. Results are given for operation as a 2 nm spacing, four channel device, making it suitable as a source for WDM applications.
Keywords :
laser beam applications; optical communication equipment; semiconductor laser arrays; wavelength division multiplexing; WDM applications; external cavity; four channel device; individually addressable elements; multiwavelength laser component; single monomode output fibre;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19930620
