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Hui Tang^1,2, Meng Zhang¹, Lei Liang^1,3,4

¹Key Laboratory of Luminescence Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences & State Key Laboratory of Luminescence and Applications, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130033, China.

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Summary

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This study presents a novel semiconductor optical amplifier (SOA) that balances high gain and high power. This device offers a new option for long-range light detection and ranging (LiDAR) applications.

Keywords:

active region mode control high power low polarization-dependent gain low-linewidth broadening semiconductor optical amplifier

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Area of Science:

Optoelectronics
Semiconductor Devices

Background:

Semiconductor optical amplifiers (SOAs) are crucial components in optical communication systems.
Achieving high power and narrow linewidth broadening simultaneously in SOAs remains a challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce a novel semiconductor optical amplifier (SOA) with enhanced power and minimal linewidth broadening.
To demonstrate the integration of active region mode control with broad-spectrum epitaxial material design.

Main Methods:

Utilized active region mode control for precise light amplification.
Employed broad-spectrum epitaxial material design for wideband output.
Integrated mode control with material design for optimized performance.

Main Results:

Achieved high gain (21.92 dB at 4 mW input) and high output power (757 mW at 25 mW input) at 1550 nm.
Demonstrated a 3 dB gain bandwidth of 88 nm.
Limited linewidth expansion to 1.031 times the input laser linewidth.

Conclusions:

The developed SOA effectively balances high gain and high power characteristics.
The device's performance makes it a promising candidate for long-range light detection and ranging (LiDAR).
This SOA offers a new amplifier solution for demanding optical applications.