Large-signal dynamic model of the DFB laser |
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Authors: | Zhang LM Carroll JE |
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Affiliation: | Dept. of Eng., Cambridge Univ.; |
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Abstract: | A computer model is proposed to analyze the characteristics of distributed feedback (DFB) lasers. The model is based on time-dependent coupled wave equations, with spontaneous emission taken into account. In order to avoid uncertain phase factors in spontaneous emission, a method of converting field equations to power equations in a matrix format before computation is introduced. The steady-state LI curve and transient response to the pulse excitation are calculated in the λ/4 phase-shifted DFB lasers. The longitudinal variations of the carrier and photon densities as well as of the refractive index are considered in the model |
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