Title :
Frequency tuning of VCSELs by a monolithically integrated modulator diode
Author :
Gmachl, C. ; Golshani, A. ; Finger, N. ; Köck, A. ; Gornik, E. ; Walker, J.F.
Author_Institution :
Inst. for Solid State Electron, Tech. Univ., Vienna, Austria
fDate :
30 Oct-2 Nov 1995
Abstract :
The potentials of a multi quantum-well (MQW)-modulator-diode for frequency tuning of VCSELs based on the quantum-confined Stark-effect (QCSE) as well as the impact of frequency tuning on output power and transversal mode spectra are discussed. This is of interest for high performance frequency tuneable VCSELs, where a continuous modulation of the laser wavelength is required with constant laser power and stable transverse mode patterns
Keywords :
electro-optical modulation; integrated optics; laser modes; laser tuning; quantum confined Stark effect; semiconductor quantum wells; surface emitting lasers; VCSELs; frequency tuning; monolithically integrated MQW modulator diode; output power; quantum-confined Stark-effect; transversal mode spectra; Frequency; Laser modes; Laser stability; Laser tuning; Power generation; Power lasers; Quantum cascade lasers; Quantum well devices; Quantum well lasers; Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics Society Annual Meeting, 1995. 8th Annual Meeting Conference Proceedings, Volume 1., IEEE
Conference_Location :
San Francisco, CA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-2450-1
DOI :
10.1109/LEOS.1995.484786
