Enhancing small-signal cross-gain modulation of quantum-dot optical amplifiers by injecting carriers to excited states

J. Kim, M. Laemmlin, C. Meuer, S. Liebich, D. Bimberg, G. Eisenstein

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Abstract

We numerically and experimentally demonstrate that high-speed small-signal cross-gain modulation of quantum-dot optical amplifiers can be improved by injecting carriers to excited states, which increases the amplifier's gain recovery time due to spectral hole burning.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationOFC/NFOEC 2008 - 2008 Conference on Optical Fiber Communication/National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2008
EventOFC/NFOEC 2008 - 2008 Conference on Optical Fiber Communication/National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference - San Diego, CA, United States
Duration: 24 Feb 200828 Feb 2008

Publication series

NameOFC/NFOEC 2008 - 2008 Conference on Optical Fiber Communication/National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference

Conference

ConferenceOFC/NFOEC 2008 - 2008 Conference on Optical Fiber Communication/National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego, CA
Period24/02/0828/02/08

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