Self-assembled quantum dot-based swept laser source for optical coherence tomography applications

N. Peyvast, D. T.D. Childs, N. Krstajic, Z. Lu, S. J. Matcher, D. Livshits, A. Shkolnik, I. Krestnikov, R. A. Hogg

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    Abstract

    In this work the use of two identical QD SOAs to enhance the performance of swept laser system for OCT applications is discussed, resulting in an increase in bandwidth up to 94nm. The combination of GaAs based QD SOAs and InP based QW SOAs for realizing broad bandwidth sources for OCT system is described. For the swept laser source a 154nm spectral bandwidth from 1193nm to 1347nm and an average power of 8mW is obtained and for the filtered ASE source a 225 nm bandwidth is demonstrated.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationOptical Coherence Tomography and Coherence Domain Optical Methods in Biomedicine XVI
    PublisherSPIE-International Society for Optical Engineering
    Volume8213
    ISBN (Print)9780819488565
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2012
    EventOptical Coherence Tomography and Coherence Domain Optical Methods in Biomedicine XVI - San Francisco, CA, United States
    Duration: 23 Jan 201225 Jan 2012

    Conference

    ConferenceOptical Coherence Tomography and Coherence Domain Optical Methods in Biomedicine XVI
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    CitySan Francisco, CA
    Period23/01/1225/01/12

    Keywords

    • OCT
    • Quantum dot
    • Quantum well
    • Skin
    • SOA
    • Swept-laser

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
    • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
    • Biomaterials
    • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging

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