Electro-optic birefringence induced polarization anisotropy in vertical-cavity semiconductor optical amplifiers (VCSOAs)

Michael Sánchez, Pengyue Wen, Matthias Gross, Sadik Esener

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contribution

Abstract

The polarization anisotropy including polarization dependent gain (PDG) and frequency splitting in VCSOAs are measured. Measurements of the output polarization state show that the cause of this polarization anisotropy in VCSOAs is electro-optic birefringence.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationNonlinear Optics
Subtitle of host publicationMaterials, Fundamentals and Applications, NLO 2004
PublisherOptica Publishing Group (formerly OSA)
ISBN (Electronic)1557527733
StatePublished - 2004
Externally publishedYes
EventNonlinear Optics: Materials, Fundamentals and Applications, NLO 2004 - Waikoloa, United States
Duration: Aug 2 2004 → …

Publication series

NameOptics InfoBase Conference Papers
ISSN (Electronic)2162-2701

Conference

ConferenceNonlinear Optics: Materials, Fundamentals and Applications, NLO 2004
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityWaikoloa
Period8/2/04 → …

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Mechanics of Materials

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Electro-optic birefringence induced polarization anisotropy in vertical-cavity semiconductor optical amplifiers (VCSOAs)'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this