Multichannel grating cavity (MGC) laser transmitter for wavelength division multiplexing applications

K. O. Nyairo; I. H. White; P. A. Kirkby; C. J. Armistead

doi:10.1049/ip-j.1991.0059

Multichannel grating cavity (MGC) laser transmitter for wavelength division multiplexing applications

K. O. Nyairo, I. H. White, P. A. Kirkby, C. J. Armistead

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Abstract

A detailed experimental investigation of a wavelength switchable multichannel grating cavity (MGC) laser is reported with properties particularly suitable for applications in broadband wavelength division multiplexing systems. The source consists of a bar of laser ridges with one facet antireflection (AR) coated, a collimating lens and a diffraction grating. By changing the electrical bias to individual laser ridges, precise wavelength switching is achieved across the complete gain spectrum of the diode laser material. A detailed investigation of multiple simultaneous channel generation is reported and a method is outlined to overcome channel crosstalk. Good agreement between theory and experiment is reported.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	337-342
Number of pages	6
Journal	IEE proceedings. Part J (Optoelectronics)
Volume	138
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1049/ip-j.1991.0059
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 1991

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