Title :
Characterization of a novel three-section tunable slotted Fabry-Perot laser
Author :
Shi, K. ; Smyth, F. ; Reid, D. ; Roycroft, B. ; Corbett, B. ; Song, J.H. ; O´Brien, P. ; Peters, F.H. ; Barry, L.P.
Author_Institution :
Res. Inst. for Networks & Commun. Eng., Dublin City Univ., Dublin, Ireland
Abstract :
A novel three-section tunable slotted Fabry Perot laser has been examined. Characterizations of the linewidth, SMSR and RIN indicate that this type of laser may be a suitable source for dynamic networks employing advanced optical modulation formats.
Keywords :
laser beams; laser tuning; optical modulation; semiconductor lasers; waveguide lasers; dynamic networks; optical modulation formats; relative intensity noise; ridge waveguide semiconductor laser; three-section tunable slotted Fabry-Perot laser; Fabry-Perot; Laser modes; Laser noise; Laser tuning; Optical interferometry; Optical modulation; Optical packet switching; Semiconductor lasers; Tunable circuits and devices; Waveguide lasers;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication (OFC), collocated National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference, 2010 Conference on (OFC/NFOEC)
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-884-1
