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Integrated two-state AWG-based multiwavelength laser

Hill et al., 2005

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9252161909799568622
Author
Hill M
De Vries T
Dorren H
Leijtens X
Van Zantvoort J
Den Besten J
Smalbrugge E
Oei Y
Binsma J
Khoe G
Smit M
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IEEE photonics technology letters

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An integrated InP-InGaAsP two-state coupled-laser device for use in optical packet switching and signal processing is presented. The two states are identified by distinct lasing wavelengths. Single-mode lasing occurs in both states and the contrast ratio between the …
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