DocumentCode :
1451234
Title :
Multifrequency lasers and applications in WDM networks
Author :
Zirngibl, Martin
Author_Institution :
Bell Labs., Lucent Technol., USA
Volume :
36
Issue :
12
fYear :
1998
fDate :
12/1/1998 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage :
39
Lastpage :
41
Abstract :
The current status and applications of multifrequency lasers (MFL) are reviewed. An MFL consists of an array of N optical amplifiers monolithically integrated with a 1×N optical multiplexer. The laser provides the functionality of N independent lasers whose optical wavelengths are precisely locked together by the common intracavity optical multiplexer. The design of an MFL together with its fundamental characteristics are discussed, and state-of-the-art results are shown. The functionality of an MFL is compared to that of an integrated DFB array. Finally, we show some applications of single-wavelength tunable transmitters and multiwavelength transmitters
Keywords :
laser tuning; multiplexing equipment; optical fibre networks; optical transmitters; semiconductor laser arrays; semiconductor optical amplifiers; wavelength division multiplexing; WDM networks; intracavity optical multiplexer; monolithic integrated DFB array; multifrequency lasers; multiwavelength transmitters; optical amplifiers; optical wavelengths; single-wavelength tunable transmitters; Integrated optics; Laser applications; Magnetic flux leakage; Multiplexing; Optical amplifiers; Optical arrays; Optical transmitters; Semiconductor optical amplifiers; Stimulated emission; WDM networks;
fLanguage :
English
Journal_Title :
Communications Magazine, IEEE
Publisher :
ieee
ISSN :
0163-6804
Type :
jour
DOI :
10.1109/35.735875
Filename :
735875
Link To Document :
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