Title :
Novel integrated laser devices with greatly enhanced quantum efficiency and intrinsic RF matching for low loss, broad band opto-microwave applications
Author :
Ayling, S.G. ; Wight, D.R. ; Allenson, M.B. ; Hilton, K.P. ; Smith, G.W.
Author_Institution :
Defence Evaluation Res. Agency, Malvern, UK
Abstract :
Fibre-optic analogue links and optically coupled transistors are inherently lossy unless narrow band matched. We demonstrate two novel laser devices with enhanced quantum efficiency to overcome these losses and produce links and transistors with RF gain.
Keywords :
broadband networks; microwave photonics; optical fibre networks; optical losses; photodiodes; semiconductor laser arrays; RF gain; enhanced quantum efficiency; greatly enhanced quantum efficiency; integrated laser devices; intrinsic RF matching; laser devices; low loss broad band opto-microwave applications; narrow band matched; optically coupled transistors; transistors; Fiber lasers; Impedance; Optical arrays; Optical coupling; Optical modulation; Optical receivers; Photodiodes; Power lasers; Radio frequency; Semiconductor laser arrays;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Photonics, 1998. MWP '98. International Topical Meeting on
Conference_Location :
Princeton, NJ, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-4936-9
DOI :
10.1109/MWP.1998.745653
