Title :
Single-polarization all-fiber DFB laser with keyed axis output
Author :
Fu, L.B. ; Ibsen, M. ; Turner, P.W. ; Richardson, D.J. ; Payne, D.N.
Author_Institution :
Optoelectron. Res. Centre, Southampton Univ., UK
Abstract :
We have demonstrated a single polarized all-fiber DFB laser written into a D-shaped fibre that provides a laser-source with a keyed axis output. We believe that such a source will simplify the connection to external polarisation sensitive components such as for example intensity modulators and that it will make all-fibre DFB lasers even more attractive and a good alternative to conventional semiconductor DFB-lasers.
Keywords :
distributed feedback lasers; fibre lasers; optical communication equipment; optical fibre fabrication; optical fibre polarisation; sensitivity; D-shaped fibre; all-fibre DFB lasers; components connection; external polarisation sensitive components; intensity modulators; keyed axis output; laser-source; single-polarization all-fiber DFB laser; Fiber lasers; Isolators; Laser excitation; Optical control; Optical fiber polarization; Optical fiber testing; Pump lasers; Splicing; Uncertainty; Wavelength measurement;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibit, 2002. OFC 2002
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-701-6
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.2002.1036338
