Optical spectral filtering and dispersion control for wavelength multiplexed laser sources using fiber Bragg gratings

The embodiments of the invention provide an apparatus for optical spectral filtering and dispersion control for wavelength multiplexed laser sources using fiber Bragg gratings. More specifically, the apparatus includes a laser diode having a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The fir...

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Main Authors Atkins, Robert G, Bagheri, Harry H, DeCusatis, Casimer M, Jacobowitz, Lawrence
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 08.06.2010
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Summary:The embodiments of the invention provide an apparatus for optical spectral filtering and dispersion control for wavelength multiplexed laser sources using fiber Bragg gratings. More specifically, the apparatus includes a laser diode having a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The first end of the laser diode has a first semi-transparent portion; and, the second end of the laser diode has a second semi-transparent portion. The apparatus further includes an optical fiber connected to the second end of the laser diode. The optical fiber has a first end and a second end opposite the first end, wherein the first end of the optical fiber is connected to the second end of the laser diode. The laser diode comprises a laser cavity; and, the optical fiber comprises an extension of the laser cavity. Moreover, the second end of the optical fiber has a reflective surface.