Title :
Single-mode c.w. ridge-waveguide laser emitting at 1.55 ¿m
Author :
Kaminow, I.P. ; Nahory, R.E. ; Pollack, M.A. ; Stulz, L.W. ; DeWinter, J.C.
Author_Institution :
Bell Laboratories, Holmdel, USA
Abstract :
Single-mode c.w. operation at ¿=1.55 ¿m has been achieved in ridge-wavelength lasers fabricated using InGaAsP quaternary alloys. These lasers are promising candidates for future long-distance optical communications systems.
Keywords :
III-V semiconductors; gallium arsenide; optical communication equipment; semiconductor junction lasers; 1.55 micron emission; InGaAsP lasers; optical communication equipment; semiconductor junction lasers; single mode CW ridge waveguide lasers;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19790545
