Title :
A laser diode model based on temperature dependent rate equations
Author :
Byrne, Donal M. ; Keating, Brian A.
Author_Institution :
Digital Equipment Corp., Galway, Ireland
Abstract :
Terms are included in the model to account for the variation in the laser´s differential gain coefficient and transparency carrier density with temperature. The model shows good agreement with DC experimental results and is useful for the design of the control circuitry of laser diode-based optical transmitters operating over a wide range of temperatures. This is particularly important when noncooled lasers are used. The model can easily be extended to investigate transient behavior of the laser with change in temperature.<>
Keywords :
carrier density; laser theory; semiconductor device models; semiconductor junction lasers; control circuitry; design; differential gain coefficient; laser diode model; laser diode-based optical transmitters; temperature dependent rate equations; transient behavior; transparency carrier density; Charge carrier density; Circuits; Diode lasers; Equations; Laser modes; Optical control; Optical design; Optical transmitters; Temperature control; Temperature dependence;
Journal_Title :
Photonics Technology Letters, IEEE
