Gain localisation in polymer circular-grating lasers

G. A. Turnbull, A. Carleton, G. F. Barlow, A. Tahraouhi, T. F. Krauss, K. A. Shore, I. D.W. Samuel

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Abstract

We explore the impact of excitation geometry in circular-grating DFB lasers. Strong gain localisation at the centre of the resonator leads to a substantial reduction in threshold and increase in output efficiency.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationFrontiers in Optics, FiO 2005
PublisherOptical Society of American (OSA)
ISBN (Print)1557527970, 9781557527974
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2005
EventFrontiers in Optics, FiO 2005 - Tucson, AZ, United States
Duration: 16 Oct 200521 Oct 2005

Publication series

NameOptics InfoBase Conference Papers
ISSN (Electronic)2162-2701

Conference

ConferenceFrontiers in Optics, FiO 2005
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityTucson, AZ
Period16/10/0521/10/05

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