Title :
Monolithic integration of laser and waveguide using a twin-guide structure with absorption layer
Author :
Studenkov, P. ; Gokhale, M. ; Xu, L. ; Dries, J.C. ; Chao, C.P. ; Garbuzov, D. ; Forrest, S.R.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., Princeton Univ., NJ, USA
Abstract :
We demonstrate for the first time the use of absorption layer to achieve mode control in an InP/InGaAsP integrated twin-guide (TG) laser structure. The In0.53Ga0.47As layer eliminates the even mode and makes characteristics of the integrated device insensitive to laser cavity length and structure variations, without degrading performance. A record high coupling efficiency of 45% from the TG laser to the integrated passive waveguide is obtained
Keywords :
III-V semiconductors; gallium arsenide; indium compounds; integrated optics; optical waveguides; semiconductor lasers; 45 percent; In0.53Ga0.47As; InP-InGaAsP; absorption layer; coupling efficiency; mode control; monolithic integration; passive waveguide; twin-guide laser; Absorption; Etching; Indium phosphide; Laser feedback; Laser modes; Monolithic integrated circuits; Optical coupling; Optical waveguides; Photonics; Waveguide lasers;
Conference_Titel :
Indium Phosphide and Related Materials, 1997., International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Cape Cod, MA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3898-7
DOI :
10.1109/ICIPRM.1997.600266