Faster modulation of single-mode semiconductor lasers through patterned current switching: Numerical investigation

IEE Proceedings: Optoelectronics

Volumn 151, Issue 2, 2004, Pages 61-68

  Dokhane, N ^a   Lippi, G L ^a  

^a INSTITUT NON LINÉAIRE DE NICE   (France)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

ELECTRIC CURRENTS; LASER MODES; LIGHT MODULATION; NUMERICAL METHODS; SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE MODELS;

INJECTION CURRENT; RELAXATION OSCILLATION; SINGLE-MODE SEMICONDUCTOR LASER;

SEMICONDUCTOR LASERS;

EID: 2542577044     PISSN: 13502433     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1049/ip-opt:20040340     Document Type: Article

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