TY - JOUR

T1 - Analysis of the Direct Modulation Response of Nanowire Lasers

AU - Sattar, Z.A.

AU - Shore, K.A.

PY - 2015/4/9

Y1 - 2015/4/9

N2 - The response of nanolasers to direct current modulation has been analyzed in both the small-signal and large-signal regimes. Calculations have been performed using rate equations which include the Purcell cavity-enhanced spontaneous emission factor F and the spontaneous emission coupling factor β. It is observed that in general increased F and β reduce the 3-dB direct current modulation bandwidth. Conditions are identified where the peak modulation response at resonant frequencies 35 and 30 GHz can be achieved. For both small- and large-signal regimes, modulation bandwidth of approximately 55 GHz can be achieved.

AB - The response of nanolasers to direct current modulation has been analyzed in both the small-signal and large-signal regimes. Calculations have been performed using rate equations which include the Purcell cavity-enhanced spontaneous emission factor F and the spontaneous emission coupling factor β. It is observed that in general increased F and β reduce the 3-dB direct current modulation bandwidth. Conditions are identified where the peak modulation response at resonant frequencies 35 and 30 GHz can be achieved. For both small- and large-signal regimes, modulation bandwidth of approximately 55 GHz can be achieved.

U2 - 10.1109/JLT.2015.2421504

DO - 10.1109/JLT.2015.2421504

M3 - Article

VL - 33

SP - 3028

EP - 3033

JO - Journal of Lightwave Technology

JF - Journal of Lightwave Technology

SN - 0733-8724

IS - 44

ER -