Title :
Novel multiwavelength emitter for WDM transmission utilizing broadband quantum-dash laser diode
Author :
Tan, C.L. ; Djie, H.S. ; Ooi, B.S.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. & Comput. Eng., Lehigh Univ., Bethlehem, PA, USA
Abstract :
We demonstrate a novel idea of potentially-compact and cost-effective multiwavelength emitter using a single broadband semiconductor quantum-dash laser device coupled with an arrayed waveguide grating structure, that is suitable for wavelength-division-multiplexing transmission.
Keywords :
arrayed waveguide gratings; integrated optics; optical communication equipment; quantum dash lasers; wavelength division multiplexing; WDM transmission; arrayed waveguide grating; multiwavelength emitter; quantum-dash laser diode; semiconductor quantum-dash laser; single broadband device; wavelength-division-multiplexing transmission; Arrayed waveguide gratings; Diode lasers; Fiber lasers; Optical arrays; Optical filters; Optical transmitters; Optical waveguides; Semiconductor laser arrays; Stimulated emission; Wavelength division multiplexing;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2009 and 2009 Conference on Quantum electronics and Laser Science Conference. CLEO/QELS 2009. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-869-8
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-869-8
