Title :
Detailed comparison of injection-seeded and self-seeded performance of a gain-switched laser diode
Author :
Vu, K.T. ; Malinowski, A. ; Roelens, M.A.F. ; Ibsen, M. ; Richardson, D.J.
Author_Institution :
Optoelectronics Research Centre, Southampton University, SO17 1BJ, UK
Abstract :
We investigate the performance of a gain-switched picosecond laser diode operating at 1.06 ¿m when either injection- or self- seeded. We conclude that the much simpler self-seeding arrangement leads to no degradation of performance.
Keywords :
Degradation; Diode lasers; Fiber lasers; Gratings; Laser modes; Optical pulses; Power generation; Stimulated emission; Timing jitter; Ultrafast optics;
Conference_Titel :
Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, 2007. QELS '07
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD, USA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-834-6
DOI :
10.1109/QELS.2007.4431374
