Title :
Theoretical characteristics of a tunable two-electrode Fabry-Perot (TEFP) laser diode
Author :
Le Bihan, J. ; Goujon, Jean-Marc ; Auffret, R. ; Chawki, M.J.
Author_Institution :
ENIB, Brest, France
Abstract :
The theoretical tuning characteristics of a two-electrode Fabry-Perot (TEFP) laser diode are derived using a relative simple model. This type of laser can be used as a tunable source. Tuning can be achieved by driving the device along a constant-power contour while the wavelength changes during the travel of the operating point. The characteristics indicate constant-power FM and constant-wavelength AM operating modes for the TEFP device. The laser exhibits ability similar to that of a multielectrode distributed-feedback or distributed-Bragg-reflector laser.<>
Keywords :
amplitude modulation; frequency modulation; laser tuning; optical modulation; semiconductor device models; semiconductor lasers; constant-power FM; constant-power contour; constant-wavelength AM operating modes; laser diode; operating point; relative simple model; tunable two electrode Fabry Perot LD; tuning characteristics; Diode lasers; Fabry-Perot; Laser modes; Laser theory; Laser tuning; Tunable circuits and devices;
Journal_Title :
Lightwave Technology, Journal of
