Ultrahigh-speed operation of laser diode by cross-gain modulation using external cavity

Shigeru Mieda, Satoshi Shiratori, Nobuhide Yokota, Wataru Kobayashi, Hiroshi Yasaka

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Abstract

An optically controlled laser diode with an intensity- and phase-controllable external cavity was studied in order to achieve an increased bandwidth. The external cavity functions as the feedback section for the laser diode, using time-delayed laser light. A 3-dB bandwidth of over 70 GHz was numerically predicted, using rate equations that include cross-gain modulation and multiple optical feedback from the external cavity. A 3-dB bandwidth of more than 40 GHz was experimentally achieved with a fabricated device.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)22701
Number of pages1
JournalApplied Physics Express
Volume8
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2015 Feb 1

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