Title :
The influence of the unlocked characteristics of a self-pulsating laser diode on synchronization
Author :
Farrell, Gerald ; Phelan, Paul ; Hegarty, John
Author_Institution :
Optronics Ireland Res. Lab., Trinity Coll., Dublin, Ireland
fDate :
5/1/1993 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
All-optical synchronization and timing extraction based on self-pulsating twin section lasers are demonstrated. The variation of the unlocked full-width-at-half-maximum (FWHM) of the fundamental of the RF spectrum of a self-pulsating laser diode is investigated. It is shown for the first time that the variation of the FWHM with frequency is dependent on the slope of the absorber bias versus self-pulsation frequency characteristic. The results have important implications for the design and selection of self-pulsating laser diodes for synchronization applications.<>
Keywords :
optical communication equipment; optical switches; semiconductor lasers; RF spectrum; absorber bias; laser design applications; optical communications equipment; optical switches; self-pulsating laser diode; self-pulsating twin section lasers; self-pulsation frequency characteristic; semiconductor switches; synchronization; timing extraction; unlocked characteristics; Diode lasers; Fiber lasers; Frequency synchronization; Gratings; Laser mode locking; Laser modes; Optical control; Optical fiber polarization; Radio frequency; Timing;
Journal_Title :
Photonics Technology Letters, IEEE
