Title :
Modelling effects of degradation on spectral stability of distributed feedback lasers
Author :
Goodwin, A.R. ; Whiteway, J.E.A. ; Murphy, R.H.
Author_Institution :
STC Technol. Ltd., Harlow, UK
Abstract :
A modelling technique to investigate spectral mode hopping in DFB lasers due to degradation is described and illustrated.<>
Keywords :
distributed feedback lasers; laser frequency stability; optical communication equipment; semiconductor device models; semiconductor junction lasers; DFB lasers; distributed feedback lasers; effects of degradation; modelling technique; spectral mode hopping; spectral stability; Distributed feedback lasers; Laser stability; Optical communication equipment; Semiconductor device modeling; Semiconductor lasers;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19890118