Measurement of laser frequency response through heterodyne technique using optical modulation /

active region of a probed semiconductor laser in order to

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Ahmed, Syed Faisal, 1966-
Format: Thesis eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 1994.
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Online Access:Link to OAKTrust copy
Description
Summary:active region of a probed semiconductor laser in order to
An optical modulation technique for measuring the
as a spectrum analyzer. The Noise Figure Measurement
beat signal. The optical signal is injected into the
down to a noise level of - 174 dBm. This technique has a
external cavity travelling wave ring lasers to produce RF
from the probed semiconductor laser is then analyzed
optically modulate the laser. The modulated light output
parasitic-free frequency response of high frequency
semiconductor lasers is demonstrated. In this technique,
System is controlled by a micro-computer and can measure
technique is not limited to any particular wavelength or
through a HP Noise Figure Measurement System being used
to any special laser structure.
very high sensitivity and the applicablity of this
we heterodyne light from two continuously tunable
Item Description:"Major subject: Electrical Engineering".
Vita.
Physical Description:vi, 27 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Also available online.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.