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Harmonic balance analysis for semiconductor lasers under large-signal modulation

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The dynamic characteristics of an edge-emitting laser under large-signal modulation are analyzed in the frequency domain using a harmonic balance method on device level. The simulations reveal the nonlinearities of the carrier dynamics in the quantum well region which strongly influence the optical power in the higher harmonics.

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  1. Integrated Systems Laboratory (ETH Zurich), Gloriastrasse 35, CH-8092, Zurich, Switzerland

    Stefan Odermatt & Bernd Witzigmann

  2. Synopsys Switzerland LLC, Affolternstrasse 52, CH-8050, Zurich, Switzerland

    Bernhard Schmithüsen

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Odermatt, S., Witzigmann, B. & Schmithüsen, B. Harmonic balance analysis for semiconductor lasers under large-signal modulation. Opt Quant Electron 38, 1039–1044 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11082-006-9009-9

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