CWDM source based on AlGaInAs/InP monolithically integrated DFB laser array

Hou, L. , Haji, M., Akbar, J., Marsh, J.H. and Bryce, A.C. (2011) CWDM source based on AlGaInAs/InP monolithically integrated DFB laser array. Optics Letters, 36(21), pp. 4188-4190. (doi: 10.1364/OL.36.004188)

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Abstract

The monolithic integration of four 1.5 μm range AlGaInAs/InP distributed feedback lasers with a 4×1 multimode-interference optical combiner, a curved semiconductor optical amplifier, and an electro-absorption modulator using relatively simple technologies—sidewall grating and quantum well intermixing—has been demonstrated. The four channels span the wavelength range of 1530 to 1566 nm with a channel spacing of 12 nm . The epitaxial structure was designed to produce a far-field pattern as small as 21.2°×25.1°, producing a coupling efficiency with an angled-end single-mode fiber at twice that of a conventional device design.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Marsh, Professor John and Bryce, Prof Ann and Hou, Dr Lianping and Haji, Dr Mohsin
Authors: Hou, L., Haji, M., Akbar, J., Marsh, J.H., and Bryce, A.C.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Electronics and Nanoscale Engineering
Journal Name:Optics Letters
ISSN:0146-9592
ISSN (Online):1539-4794

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