Physical limitation of tuning time and system considerations in implementing fast tuning of GCSR lasers

Efraim Buimovich, Dan Sadot

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Abstract

A system engineering approach for calculating the tuning time of an ultra-fast tunable laser transmitter based on the grating-assisted codirectional coupler with sampled reflector (GCSR) laser is presented. The limitations on tuning time are investigated theoretically and experimentally.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)582-588
Number of pages7
JournalJournal of Lightwave Technology
Volume22
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Feb 2004

Keywords

  • Fast tuning
  • Grating-assisted codirectional coupler with sampled reflector (GCSR) laser
  • Sampled reflector
  • Switching
  • Tunable laser

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics

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