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
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;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Photonics, 2000. MWP 2000. International Topical Meeting on
Conference_Location :
Oxford
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-6455-4
DOI :
10.1109/MWP.2000.889797
