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Nonlinear distortion performance of narrow stripe-geometry lasers

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Using the theoretical normalised current-light characteristic of a narrow stripe-geometry laser, an empirical formula is developed for the normalised light-current characteristic. Using this formula, closed-form expressions, in terms of the modified Bessel functions, are obtained for the nonlinear distortion components in the light resulting from exciting the laser diode by a multi-tone input current. These formulas can be used to predict the large signal performance of a narrow stripe-geometry laser diode by using simple hand calculations.

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    Muhammad Taher Abuelma'atti

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Abuelma'atti, M.T. Nonlinear distortion performance of narrow stripe-geometry lasers. Int J Infrared Milli Waves 9, 1041–1050 (1988). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01009298

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