Nonlinear operations of 1.55-μm wavelength multielectrode distributed-feedback laser diodes and their applications for optical signal processing
Abstract
The nonlinear behavior of inhomogeneously excited 1.55-micron-wavelength multielectrode distributed-feedback laser diodes, such as self-pulsation and multistability for both injection current and for injection light is described. Wavelength bistability is also described. Optical signal processing applications are experimentally demonstrated including optical logic circuits, optical memories, an optical demultiplexer, an optical timing extractor, and optical regenerative repeaters.
- Publication:
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Journal of Lightwave Technology
- Pub Date:
- April 1992
- DOI:
- 10.1109/50.134198
- Bibcode:
- 1992JLwT...10..448J
- Keywords:
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- Distributed Feedback Lasers;
- Infrared Lasers;
- Nonlinear Optics;
- Optical Data Processing;
- Signal Processing;
- Solid State Lasers;
- Injection Locking;
- Logic Circuits;
- Optical Bistability;
- Optical Communication;
- Repeaters;
- Time Division Multiplexing;
- Lasers and Masers