Title :
Short-pulse and high-frequency signal generation in semiconductor lasers
Author_Institution :
Ortel Corp., Alhambra, CA, USA
fDate :
2/1/1989 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The application of high-speed semiconductors lasers in short-pulse generation by mode locking, gain/Q-switching, and microwave signal generation is reviewed. The underlying basic principles, current state of the art, and areas for further developments are discussed
Keywords :
Q-switching; high-speed optical techniques; laser mode locking; semiconductor junction lasers; Q-switching; gain switching; high-frequency signal generation; microwave signal generation; mode locking; semiconductor lasers; short-pulse generation; Bandwidth; Diode lasers; Frequency; High speed optical techniques; Laser mode locking; Masers; Microwave generation; Optical pulse generation; Semiconductor lasers; Signal generators;
Journal_Title :
Lightwave Technology, Journal of
