Title :
Optimization of the optical guide design and cavity design of multiple quantum well lasers for efficient microwave optical links
Author :
Spencer, Robert M. ; O´Keefe, Sean S. ; Greenberg, Joseph ; Martin, Glenn H. ; Braunstein, Jürgen ; Schaff, William J. ; Eastman, Lester F. ; Tsai, Chin-Yi
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Electr. Eng., Cornell Univ., Ithaca, NY, USA
Abstract :
We show the results of an experimental and theoretical investigation into the present limitations on the overall small signal direct modulation bandwidth in semiconductor lasers. The influences of the optical guide and cavity design are examined
Keywords :
laser cavity resonators; microwave links; optical communication equipment; optical links; optical modulation; quantum well lasers; waveguide lasers; cavity design; microwave optical links; multiple quantum well lasers; optical guide design; optimization; semiconductor lasers; small signal direct modulation bandwidth; Bandwidth; Design optimization; High speed optical techniques; Laser theory; Masers; Optical design; Optical modulation; Quantum mechanics; Quantum well lasers; Semiconductor lasers;
Conference_Titel :
High Speed Semiconductor Devices and Circuits, 1995. Proceedings., IEEE/Cornell Conference on Advanced Concepts in
Conference_Location :
Ithaca, NY
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3970-3
DOI :
10.1109/CORNEL.1995.482430
