Method of generating an optical signal with a tunable laser source with integrated optical amplifier
US6687278B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 12, 2000 |
| Grant date | Feb 3, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 8, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01S5/5018
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of generating an optical signal provides a diode laser assembly including an epitaxial structure formed on a substrate. A laser and an amplifier are formed in the epitaxial structure. At least a portion of the laser and amplifier share a common waveguide. A tunable laser output is produced from the laser. The laser output is coupled into the amplifier along the common waveguide. An optical signal is generated from the amplifier.
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