Title :
Nonlinear operations of 1.55-μm wavelength multielectrode distributed-feedback laser diodes and their applications for optical signal processing
Author :
Jinno, Masahiko ; Matsumoto, Takao
Author_Institution :
NTT Transmission Syst. Lab., Kanagawa, Japan
fDate :
4/1/1992 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The nonlinear behavior of inhomogeneously excited 1.55-μm wavelength multielectrode distributed-feedback laser diodes, such as self pulsation and multistability for both injection current and for injection light, is described. Wavelength bistability is also described. Optical signal processing applications are experimentally demonstrated; they include optical logic circuits, optical memories, an optical demultiplexer, an optical timing extractor, and optical regenerative repeaters
Keywords :
distributed feedback lasers; electrodes; multiplexing equipment; optical bistability; optical communication equipment; optical information processing; optical logic; optical storage; semiconductor junction lasers; 1.55 micron; DFB laser diodes; IR; inhomogeneously excited; injection current; injection light; multielectrode distributed-feedback laser diodes; multistability; nonlinear behavior; optical demultiplexer; optical logic circuits; optical memories; optical regenerative repeaters; optical signal processing; optical timing extractor; self pulsation; wavelength bistability; Diode lasers; High speed optical techniques; Nonlinear optical devices; Nonlinear optics; Optical bistability; Optical devices; Optical feedback; Optical refraction; Optical signal processing; Repeaters;
Journal_Title :
Lightwave Technology, Journal of
