Title :
Dispersive nonlinearity evaluation in a bistable laser diode
Author :
Calvani, R. ; Caponi, R.
Author_Institution :
CSELT, Torino
fDate :
12/8/1988 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Bistability in a diode laser amplifier has been successfully exploited for an indirect measurement of the dispersive nonlinearity coefficient n2. The results are in good agreement with the corresponding data for bulk semiconductors. The best fit of the experimental hysteresis cycle confirms the validity of the technique
Keywords :
laser cavity resonators; laser variables measurement; optical bistability; optical dispersion; refractive index measurement; semiconductor junction lasers; active Fabry-Perot cavity; bistable laser diode; diode laser amplifier; dispersive nonlinearity coefficient; indirect measurement; nonlinear optics; nonlinear refractive index coefficient; optical bistability; semiconductor lasers;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
