Title :
Theory of selfpulsations in two-section DFB lasers
Author :
Bandelow, U. ; Wünsche, H.J. ; Wenzel, H.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Phys., Humboldt-Univ., Berlin, Germany
Abstract :
A dynamic theory of asymmetrically pumped two-section distributed-feedback (DFB) lasers is presented, which gives a first explanation for the nature of the recently observed gigahertz-selfpulsations in terms of the relative shift between the feedback spectra of the two sections.<>
Keywords :
distributed feedback lasers; feedback; laser theory; semiconductor lasers; asymmetrically pumped; distributed-feedback; dynamic theory; feedback spectra; gigahertz-selfpulsations; relative shift; selfpulsations; semiconductor laser diodes; two-section DFB lasers; Distributed feedback devices; Electrons; Fiber lasers; Laser feedback; Laser modes; Laser noise; Laser theory; Optical feedback; Optical pumping; Semiconductor lasers;
Journal_Title :
Photonics Technology Letters, IEEE
