• DocumentCode
    1057809
  • Title

    Nonlinearities in high-index-coupled λ/4-shifted distributed-feedback semiconductor lasers

  • Author

    Mecozzi, A. ; Sapia, A. ; Spano, P. ; Burkhard, H. ; Hansmann, S. ; Hillmer, H.

  • Author_Institution
    ISPT, Fondazione Ugo Bordoni, Rome, Italy
  • Volume
    141
  • Issue
    1
  • fYear
    1994
  • fDate
    2/1/1994 12:00:00 AM
  • Firstpage
    8
  • Lastpage
    12
  • Abstract
    Distributed-feedback λ/4-shifted laser diodes with index coupling factor κ as high as 300 cm-1 have been tested. The linewidths have been compared with the results of two computer models of the device including nonlinear effects. The fundamental role of local intensity-dependent effects, which take place inside the cavity, is pointed out. It explains the absence of any saturation of the curve of the linewidth against inverse power that is usually expected in this kind of device at high injection levels
  • Keywords
    distributed feedback lasers; laser theory; nonlinear optics; refractive index; semiconductor device models; semiconductor lasers; λ/4-shifted; DFB laser diodes; computer models; distributed-feedback semiconductor lasers; high injection levels; high-index-coupled; index coupling factor; inverse power; linewidths; local intensity-dependent effects; nonlinear effects;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Journal_Title
    Optoelectronics, IEE Proceedings -
  • Publisher
    iet
  • ISSN
    1350-2433
  • Type

    jour

  • DOI
    10.1049/ip-opt:19949693
  • Filename
    278109