Fast and digitally wavelength-tunable semiconductor ring laser using a monolithically integrated distributed Bragg reflector

Furst, S., Yu, S. and Sorel, M. (2008) Fast and digitally wavelength-tunable semiconductor ring laser using a monolithically integrated distributed Bragg reflector. IEEE Photonics Technology Letters, 20(23), pp. 1926-1928. (doi: 10.1109/LPT.2008.2005000)

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Publisher's URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/LPT.2008.2005000

Abstract

We report on a semiconductor ring laser that uses a monolithically integrated external distributed Bragg reflector section to achieve fast and digital wavelength tuning. Switching times of 450 ps and a sidemode suppression ratio exceeding 30 dB were measured.

Item Type:Articles
Keywords:DBR laser, engineering, laser, optics, physics, ratio, semiconductor, semiconductor ring laser, semiconductor ring lasers (SRLs), suppression, switching, time, tunable lasers
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Sorel, Professor Marc
Authors: Furst, S., Yu, S., and Sorel, M.
Subjects:Q Science > QC Physics
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Electronics and Nanoscale Engineering
Journal Name:IEEE Photonics Technology Letters
Publisher:Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
ISSN:1041-1135
ISSN (Online):1941-0174
Published Online:03 September 2008

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Project CodeAward NoProject NamePrincipal InvestigatorFunder's NameFunder RefLead Dept
358931RAPTOR - rapidly tuneable semiconductor ring laserMarc SorelEngineering & Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)GR/S63533/01Electronic and Nanoscale Engineering