Abstract
The optimization of differential gain and linewidth enhancement factor within VCSEL's is required to achieve improved performance under dynamic conditions. In this paper, the differential gain and linewidth enhancement factor in an InGaAs-GaAs VCSEL have been calculated over a range of carrier densities and at various wavelengths across the gain spectrum. The results show the importance of low threshold gain values in achieving high differential gain/low linewidth enhancement factor. By temperature tuning the lasing wavelength to shorter wavelengths than the gain peak, values of αH as low as 0.6 can be achieved.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 736-738 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | IEEE Photonics Technology Letters |
Volume | 7 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 1995 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering