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Phase-shift distributed-feedback semiconductor laser

US4847856A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 26, 1988
Grant dateJul 11, 1989
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Expiry dateApr 26, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01S5/1246
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A phase-shift distributed-feedback semiconductor laser includes an electrode for injecting a current to the entire area of the semiconductor laser. The laser also includes portions each for shifting an optical phase by a 1/4 wavelength at at least three locations, the number of which is an odd number. These portions are formed in a light propagation direction of the phase-shift distributed-feedback semiconductor laser structure.

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