High-Output Semiconductor Laser White Paper

 

This White Paper explains the operation principles, characteristics, and applications of high-output LDs developed as pumping light sources for the various types of optical fiber amplifiers, such as EDFA and Fiber Raman Amplifier.

                                 

Contents

  1. Introduction

  2. Principles of High-Output Semiconductor Laser
    • 2.1 Structure of Module and LD Chip
    • 2.2 FP-type Semiconductor Lasers with FBG
    • 2.3 Precautions
  3. Characteristics of High-Output Semiconductor Lasers
    • 3.1 Module Characteristics
    • 3.2 Reliability
  4. Application Fields
    • 4.1 Erbium-Doped Fiber Amplifiers (EDFA)
    • 4.2 Fiber Raman Amplifiers (FRA)
    • 4.3 Fiber Lasers and ASE Light Sources
    • 4.4 Optical Sensing and Other Applications

  5. Conclusions

  6. References