Title :
Fast and widely tunable integrated DBR lasers
Author :
Tsuji, Shinji ; Arimoto, Hideo
Author_Institution :
Central Res. Lab., Hitachi Ltd., Tokyo
Abstract :
A short-cavity laser array with active distributed Bragg reflectors was developed for optical networks that require fast wavelength switching. Wavelength tuning and switching characteristics using this laser array were also investigated.
Keywords :
distributed Bragg reflector lasers; laser arrays; laser tuning; optical switches; distributed Bragg reflectors; fast wavelength switching; optical networks; short-cavity laser array; tunable integrated DBR lasers; wavelength tuning; Charge carrier density; Chemical lasers; Distributed Bragg reflectors; Laser modes; Laser stability; Laser tuning; Optical arrays; Quantum well lasers; Tunable circuits and devices; Waveguide lasers;
Conference_Titel :
Opto-Electronics and Communications Conference, 2008 and the 2008 Australian Conference on Optical Fibre Technology. OECC/ACOFT 2008. Joint conference of the
Conference_Location :
Sydney
Print_ISBN :
978-0-85825-807-5
Electronic_ISBN :
978-0-85825-807-5
DOI :
10.1109/OECCACOFT.2008.4610611
