Characterization of the Main Semiconductor Laser Static and Dynamic Working Parameters From CW Optical Spectrum Measurements

We present a complete characterization of the work parameters of several types of semiconductor lasers. Static parameters as: power, linewidth and linewidth enhancement factor and also dynamic parameters such as: relaxation oscillations, relative intensity noise and damping rates are calculated using measurements of the optical spectrum of the lasers operated in continuous-wave mode. Methods for the calculation of these parameters are described and applied to the lasers under test by means of a single general setup and a single set of measurements

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