Title :
Quantum Dot Gain-Lever Laser Diode
Author :
Naderi, N.A. ; Li, Y. ; Dziak, C. ; Xin, Y.C. ; Kovanis, V. ; Lester, L.F.
Author_Institution :
Center for High Technol. Mater., New Mexico Univ., Albuquerque, NM
Abstract :
The gain lever effect in quantum dot lasers is studied for the first time. A maximum enhancement of 8-dB in the modulation efficiency is observed by using a two-section configuration
Keywords :
laser beams; optical modulation; quantum dot lasers; gain lever effect; modulation efficiency; quantum dot laser diode; two-section configuration; Bandwidth; Charge carrier density; Chirp modulation; Current density; Diode lasers; Gallium arsenide; Masers; Quantum dot lasers; Semiconductor lasers; Threshold current;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics Society, 2006. LEOS 2006. 19th Annual Meeting of the IEEE
Conference_Location :
Montreal, Que.
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-9555-7
Electronic_ISBN :
0-7803-9555-7
DOI :
10.1109/LEOS.2006.278832
