High speed semiconductor laser design and performance

Abstract The design of semiconductor lasers for efficient response to direct current modulation at microwave and millimeter wave frequencies is described. A rate equation analysis is used to relate the effect of current modulation on laser intensity and frequency. This analysis is also used to relate the 0, 3 and 6 dB frequencies to the peak frequency and to predict the maximum bandwidth obtainable in a single longitudinal mode laser. The design of structures and packaging for millimeter wave bandwidths is also described.

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