DocumentCode
2703780
Title
Fast modulation performance of uncooled semiconductor lasers
Author
Peaty, R.V. ; Massara, A.B. ; Webster, M. ; Williams, K.A. ; White, I.H.
Author_Institution
Centre for Commun. Res., Bristol Univ., UK
fYear
2000
fDate
2000
Firstpage
101
Lastpage
104
Abstract
This paper reviews the current state of the art of uncooled, high bandwidth lasers. It explains why high bandwidth is difficult at high temperatures and presents some possible routes to improve on current technology
Keywords
optical communication equipment; optical modulation; reviews; semiconductor lasers; 10 GHz; 1300 nm; 85 C; 850 nm; AlInGaAs; GaAs-AlGaAs; InGaAsP; VCSEL; data communication lasers; fast modulation performance; high bandwidth lasers; high operating temperature; review; uncooled semiconductor lasers; Bandwidth; Costs; Fiber lasers; Laser modes; Laser theory; Optical fibers; Quantum well lasers; Semiconductor lasers; Temperature dependence; Threshold current;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Microwave Photonics, 2000. MWP 2000. International Topical Meeting on
Conference_Location
Oxford
Print_ISBN
0-7803-6455-4
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/MWP.2000.889797
Filename
889797
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