A novel two-section tunable discrete mode Fabry-Perot laser exhibiting nanosecond wavelength switching

作者:Phelan Richard*; Guo Wei Hua; Lu Qiaoyin; Byrne Diarmuid; Roycroft Brendan; Lambkin Paul; Corbett Brian; Smyth Frank; Barry Liam P; Kelly Brian; O'Gorman James; Donegan John F
来源:IEEE Journal of Quantum Electronics, 2008, 44(3-4): 331-337.
DOI:10.1109/JQE.2007.914219

摘要

A novel widely tunable laser diode is proposed and demonstrated. Mode selection occurs by etching perturbing slots into the laser ridge. A two-section device is realized with different slot patterns in each section allowing Vernier tuning. The laser operates at 1.3 mu m and achieves a maximum output power of 10 mW. A discontinuous tuning range of 30 nm was achieved with a side mode suppression greater than 30 dB. Wavelength switching times of approximately 1.5 ns between a number of wavelength channels separated by 7 nm have been demonstrated.

  • 出版日期2008-4