Probability density function for the phase and frequency noise in a semiconductor laser

Journal Article · Sat Nov 01 04:00:00 EST 1986 · IEEE J. Quant. Electron.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1109/JQE.1986.1072921· OSTI ID:6993894

Hinton, K; Nicholson, G

A physical definition for the phase and frequency noise of a semiconductor laser is given, which can be applied in determining the performance of coherent optical communication systems. The definition allows a filtered Poisson model to be developed for the probability density function (pdf) of the laser output phase or frequency noise, based on evaluating the cumulants of the noise processes. A condition is derived to quantify under what laser and system conditions a Gaussian pdf is a good approximation. It is shown that the phase and frequency noise can increase significantly for bit rates approaching the relaxation oscillation frequency of the laser diode.

• Research Organization: Telecom Australia Research Labs., Clayton North, Vict. 3168
• OSTI ID: 6993894
• Journal Information: IEEE J. Quant. Electron.; (United States), Journal Name: IEEE J. Quant. Electron.; (United States) Vol. QE-22:11; ISSN IEJQA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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