Analysis of modulation response and locking range dynamics for coherently coupled phased, vertical cavity laser arrays

Stewart T.M. Fryslie, Kent D Choquette

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Abstract

High-speed vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSELs) are important for optical data transmission applications. Modulation bandwidth for free-running VCSELs typically ranges from few to twenty GHz. An interesting discovery is that modulation bandwidth may be appreciably improved with coherently coupled arrays [1,2]. Recently we reported the ability to tune 2-1 phased, photonic crystal VCSEL arrays into various regions of coherently coupled operation [3] and its utilization for producing greatly enhanced resonance frequency and modulation bandwidth [2,4]. We have since applied dynamic coupled mode theory to evaluate relevant aspects of modulation response and locking range dynamics observed from coherently coupled 2-1 arrays.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2015 IEEE Photonics Conference, IPC 2015
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages591-592
Number of pages2
ISBN (Electronic)9781479974658
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 9 2015
EventIEEE Photonics Conference, IPC 2015 - Reston, United States
Duration: Aug 30 2015Aug 31 2015

Publication series

Name2015 IEEE Photonics Conference, IPC 2015

Other

OtherIEEE Photonics Conference, IPC 2015
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityReston
Period8/30/158/31/15

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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