An external cavity multiwavelength laser component is described, with a single monomode output fibre. Results are given for operation as a 2 nm spacing, four channel device, making it suitable as a source for WDM applications.
Inspec keywords: laser beam applications; semiconductor laser arrays; wavelength division multiplexing; optical communication equipment
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Subjects: Laser applications; Optical communication; Lasing action in semiconductors; Other switching centres; Semiconductor lasers; Laser beam applications; Optical communication devices, equipment and systems
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