Gain-switched dynamics of tapered waveguide bow-tie lasers: Experiment and theory

K. A. Williams, I. H. White, R. V. Penty, F. R. Laughton

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Abstract

A large signal dynamic beam propagation model has been developed to describe the gain-switched operation of double tapered waveguide bow-tie laser diodes. Good agreement is demonstrated between experiment and theory, highlighting the role of nonuniform carrier depletion and transverse mode spatial hole-burning in limiting peak pulse powers on picosecond time scales.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)167-169
Number of pages3
JournalIEEE Photonics Technology Letters
Volume9
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Feb 1997

Keywords

  • Laser beam distortion
  • Nonlinear wave propagation
  • Nonlinearities
  • Optical pulse generation
  • Semiconductor lasers

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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