Title :
Impact of large signal thermal FM response on implementing nanosecond tuning in GCSR lasers
Author :
Buimovich, E. ; Sadot, D.
Author_Institution :
ECE Dept., Ben Gurion Univ., Beer Sheva, Israel
fDate :
3/4/2004 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The thermal FM response induced by the tuning current in the GCSR laser is measured and modelled. A fast thermal time constant of 100 ns is observed. The effect of thermal induced frequency shift on implementing fast tuning in WDM systems is investigated.
Keywords :
frequency modulation; laser tuning; optical directional couplers; optical phase matching; semiconductor lasers; 100 ns; GCSR lasers; WDM; frequency shift; grating assisted codirectional coupler with sampled reflector laser; large signal thermal FM response; nanosecond tuning;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:20040232
