Abstract
We demonstrate the use of a dual-resonator vertical-cavity laser diode as a coarse wavelength-division-multiplexing optical source. Binary data is encoded onto each of the two longitudinal modes, which can be independently modulated through current injection into each cavity. Using a single laser, we demonstrate data transmission on two independent channels.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 966-968 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | IEEE Photonics Technology Letters |
Volume | 16 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 2004 |
Keywords
- Composite-resonator vertical-cavity laser (CRVCL)
- Dual-wavelength laser source
- Vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser (VCSEL)
- Wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM)
- Wavelength-division-multiplexing (WDM) laser source
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering