Quantum Dot Lasers on Silicon: Nonlinear Properties, Dynamics, and Applications

This book provides guidelines and design rules for developing high-performance,low-cost,and energy-efficient quantum-dot (QD) lasers for silicon photonic integrated circuits (PIC),optical frequency comb generation,and quantum information systems. It investigates the nonlinear properties and dynamics of QD lasers on silicon to address issues such as instability,degradation at high operating temperatures,limited phase noise level and optical bandwidth,and platform with rich optical nonlinearities. The results can help scientists,researchers,and engineers utilize QD lasers for applications ranging from classical silicon PIC to integrated quantum technologies.

Format: Hardback
Length: 189 pages
Publication date: 05 February 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This book is a comprehensive resource for designing high-performance, low-cost, and energy-efficient quantum-dot (QD) lasers for silicon photonic integrated circuits (PIC), optical frequency comb generation, and quantum information systems. It delves into the intricate nonlinear properties and dynamics of QD lasers on silicon, providing valuable insights into overcoming challenges encountered in developing silicon PIC.

Addressing four key issues, the book aims to enhance the stability of laser emission by investigating the nonlinear properties and dynamics of QD lasers on silicon. It explores how these lasers can be applied to isolator-free photonic integration, thereby eliminating the need for expensive optical isolators. Additionally, the book addresses the degradation of laser performance at high operating temperatures, which is crucial in the context of the Internet of Things (IoT) where cooling consumes a significant portion of energy. By introducing a single-mode distributed feedback (DFB) QD laser with a design of optical wavelength detuning (OWD), the book achieves high-temperature continuous-wave (CW) emitted laser sources, offering a promising solution for energy-efficient applications.

The theoretical analysis and experimental investigations conducted in this book contribute to a better understanding of the behavior of QD lasers on silicon, paving the way for the development of advanced photonic technologies. Its comprehensive coverage makes it an invaluable resource for researchers, engineers, and students in the field of quantum electronics and photonics.

Weight: 489g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031178269
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023