Maximising performance of optical coherence tomography systems using a multi-section chirped quantum dot superluminescent diode

P. D L Judson; K. M. Groom; D. T D Childs; M. Hopkinson; N. Krstajic; R. A. Hogg

doi:10.1016/j.mejo.2008.06.037

Maximising performance of optical coherence tomography systems using a multi-section chirped quantum dot superluminescent diode

P. D L Judson, K. M. Groom, D. T D Childs, M. Hopkinson, N. Krstajic, R. A. Hogg

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Abstract

Key device requirements for maximising resolution in an optical coherence tomography system are discussed. The design and operating parameters of a multi-contact quantum dot superluminescent diode incorporating a number of features which inhibit lasing are described. Such devices allow the independent tuning of emission power and spectral shape; hence the penetration depth and resolution in optical coherence tomography are decoupled. The emission spectrum of a device utilising chirped quantum dots is shown to be tuned to produce a broadband single Gaussian emission, centred at the required wavelength of 1050 nm, with high output powers than a single contact device.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	588-591
Number of pages	4
Journal	Microelectronics Journal
Volume	40
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mejo.2008.06.037
Publication status	Published - Mar 2009

Keywords

Multi-contact
Quantum dot
Spectral tailoring
Superluminescent diode

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
Surfaces, Coatings and Films
Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
Condensed Matter Physics

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Maximising performance of optical coherence tomography systems using a multi-section chirped quantum dot superluminescent diode

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