Superluminescent Diodes (SLDs) are semiconductor devices that offer a unique combination of high brightness similar to laser diodes (LDs) and low coherence like light-emitting diodes (LEDs). This special combination of properties makes SLDs an essential technology for a wide range of applications, particularly in optical sensing systems such as Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) and fiber-optic […]
Superluminescent diodes (SLDs) represent an exciting and advanced form of semiconductor technology that blends the best features of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and laser diodes (LDs). SLDs are designed to emit low-coherence light with a broad spectrum similar to an LED, but they also offer high brightness levels typically associated with laser diodes. This combination of […]
Semiconductor Optical Amplifiers are essentially electronic components leveraged in telecommunication to compensate for the loss of signal. SOAs work on the basis of a gain medium; in layman’s terms, they help in “gaining” the lost signal input and ensure complete delivery of the signal. A semiconductor optical amplifier can be thought of as a laser […]
Optical fiber communication has become an integral part of modern communication networks. Several transmission bands, from the original O-band amplifier to the U / XL band, are defined and standardized in fiber optic communication systems. Optical amplifiers are also used at other places in a network, such as within an optical switching node to compensate […]
Advancements in science and technology have significantly impacted how the world functions, and one such breakthrough is the development of swept source technology. Introduced in 2012 for optical coherence tomography (OCT), swept source has revolutionized the field of medical ophthalmology. It has empowered ophthalmologists worldwide to diagnose and treat optical problems like glaucoma with relative […]
The late 1990s to early 2000s telecom revolution prompted laser manufacturers to innovate and design more varieties of lasers to meet the growing demand in telecom applications. One of the best ways to meet the needs of low-signal lasers is to use distributed feedback lasers. These lasers have not only contributed to addressing the needs […]
