Temperature-stable quantum-dot semiconductor optical amplifier for fixed-wavelength applications using multiwavelength gain compensation
We propose a semiconductor optical amplifier that uses multiple quantum-dot layers with different emission wavelengths to suppress temperature-induced gain variation under a fixed operating current and wavelength. Upon engineering the gain spectrum to offset temperature-driven spectral shifts, the device achieves stable amplification without requiring active temperature control or bias-current adjustment. Experimental measurements show that the gain variation remains within 0.8-0.9 dB over a wide temperature range from 10°C to 85°C. This passive stabilization capability enables reliable operation across harsh outdoor environments, making the device well-suited for LiDAR and outdoor optical communication systems.
Authors
- Koichi Oyama
- Tamami Naruke
- Yutaka Onishi
- Kenichi Nishi Kenichi Nishi
- Keizo Takemasa
- Y. Kamata
- Hiroyuki Tarumi
- Tetsuya Kato
Institutions
- Laser Operations (United States) (US)
- QD Laser (Germany) (DE)
- Mirion Technologies (France) (FR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Optics Letters
- Published
- 2026-02-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1364/ol.587923
- Primary Topic
- Optical Network Technologies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
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