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27 December 2001 Simultaneous suppression of laser relative intensity noise: second- and third-order distortions using a balanced electro-absorption modulator
Sagi Mathai, Federica Capelluti, Thomas Jung, Dalma Novak, Rod Waterhouse, Deborah L. Sivco, Alfred Y. Cho, Giovanni Ghione, Ming C. Wu
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Abstract
Balanced electroabsorption modulators (B-EAM) are an attractive alternative to the cross-coupled Mach-Zehnder modulator. The B-EAM enables bias independent suppression of even-order distortions, relative intensity noise (RIN), and common amplified spontaneous emission noise. By biasing the B-EAM at the 3rd order null, a 5th order distortion limited spurious free dynamic range can be achieved. We report on the experimental demonstration of the simultaneous suppression of laser RIN, 2nd and 3rd order distortions using a 300 micrometers long B-EAM.
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Sagi Mathai, Federica Capelluti, Thomas Jung, Dalma Novak, Rod Waterhouse, Deborah L. Sivco, Alfred Y. Cho, Giovanni Ghione, and Ming C. Wu "Simultaneous suppression of laser relative intensity noise: second- and third-order distortions using a balanced electro-absorption modulator", Proc. SPIE 4490, Multifrequency Electronic/Photonic Devices and Systems for Dual-Use Applications, (27 December 2001); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.455424
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KEYWORDS
Modulators

Modulation

Neodymium

Photonics

Photodetectors

Spectrum analysis

Optical amplifiers

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