Title :
Modulation response of quantum-well lasers with carrier transport effects under weak optical feedback
Author :
Homar, M. ; Mirasso, C.R. ; Esquivias, I. ; Miguel, M. San
Author_Institution :
Dept. de Fisica, Univ. de les Illes Balears, Palma de Mallorca, Spain
fDate :
7/1/1996 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
We theoretically investigate the influence of optical feedback on the modulation response of quantum-well lasers. Controlled weak optical feedback is shown to be useful to improve the high frequency performance, compensating the limitations imposed by carrier-transport effects.
Keywords :
carrier mobility; compensation; electro-optical modulation; laser feedback; laser theory; quantum well lasers; carrier transport effects; carrier-transport effects; controlled weak optical feedback; high frequency performance; modulation response; quantum-well lasers; weak optical feedback; Bandwidth; Carrier confinement; Cutoff frequency; Equations; Laser feedback; Laser theory; Optical feedback; Optical modulation; Quantum well lasers; Ultraviolet sources;
Journal_Title :
Photonics Technology Letters, IEEE
