Optics and Photonics Journal

Volume 11, Issue 8 (August 2021)

ISSN Print: 2160-8881   ISSN Online: 2160-889X

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Frequency Sweep Linearization for Semiconductor Laser Using a Feedback Loop Based on Amplitude-Frequency Response

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DOI: 10.4236/opj.2021.118017    375 Downloads   1,747 Views  Citations

ABSTRACT

A scheme of frequency sweep linearization of semiconductor lasers using a feed-back loop based on amplitude-frequency response is demonstrated in this paper. The beat frequency signal is obtained by self-heterodyne detection. The frequency changes are converted to the envelope of beat frequency signal after amplitude-frequency response. The active frequency sweep linearization is realized by feeding envelope deviations back to the drive currents of the lasers by a feedback loop. A simulation model is built to verify this scheme by Simulink. This scheme does not need high-performance, expensive lasers, complex linearization or tedious post-processing processes, which are of great significance for related applications.

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Zhu, J. and Chen, L. (2021) Frequency Sweep Linearization for Semiconductor Laser Using a Feedback Loop Based on Amplitude-Frequency Response. Optics and Photonics Journal, 11, 273-283. doi: 10.4236/opj.2021.118017.

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