Abstract
We model the non-linear gain characteristics of a Fabry-Perot semiconductor optical amplifier using a modified photon density rate equation. Good agreement is found with experimental results, with the simulation accurately reproducing all the major characteristics of the amplifier. To our knowledge, this is the first calculation using only the rate equations that accurately predicts the gain and nonlinear behavior of FPSOAs.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 2689-2696 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Optics express |
Volume | 11 |
Issue number | 21 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 2003 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics