Abstract

Simulation tools for optical communication systems are important in that they allow the prediction of the overall performance of a system containing many complex devices. Most of these simulation tools are based on relatively simple models for the light source? However, many advanced communication systems make use of distributed-feedback (DFB) lasers. It is well known that a detailed device model is needed to adequately describe the characteristics of DFB lasers. One reason for this is the effect of longitudinal spatial hole burning, which is minor in Fabry-Perot lasers, can be dominant in DFB lasers.

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