Title :
Microwave generation with monolithic dual-wavelength DFB lasers
Author :
Laperle, C. ; Svilans, M. ; Poirier, M. ; Tetu, M.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., Laval Univ., Que., Canada
Abstract :
Microwave beat signals were generated from a novel dual-wavelength DFB laser integrated with an active Y-junction coupler. This compact laser device is highly manufacturable due to its simple design which uses only the standard DFB process.
Keywords :
distributed feedback lasers; integrated optoelectronics; microwave generation; optical couplers; quantum well lasers; active Y-junction coupler; compact laser device; dual-wavelength DFB laser; highly manufacturable; microwave beat signal generation; microwave generation; monolithic dual-wavelength DFB lasers; semiconductor lasers; simple design; standard DFB process; Fiber lasers; Frequency; Gratings; Holographic optical components; Holography; Masers; Microwave generation; Optical coupling; Optical pumping; Pump lasers;
Conference_Titel :
Vertical-Cavity Lasers, Technologies for a Global Information Infrastructure, WDM Components Technology, Advanced Semiconductor Lasers and Applications, Gallium Nitride Materials, Processing, and Devi
Conference_Location :
Montreal, Que., Canada
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3891-X
DOI :
10.1109/LEOSST.1997.619199
