Table 2 Calculation parameters for modeling the laser under feedback

From: Exploring the feedback limits of quantum dot lasers for isolator-free photonic integrated circuits

Symbol

Physical meaning

Value

Unit

Determination method

\({\tau }_{L}\)

Roundtrip time

42

ps

Calculated from cavity length

\({f}_{{ROF}}\)

Relaxation oscillation frequency

2.8

GHz

From RIN measurement

\({\alpha }_{H}\)

Linewidth enhancement factor

0.65

None

From Linewidth enhancement factor measurement

\(R\)

Laser facet reflectivity

32%

None

From Fresnel equation calculation

\({\Gamma }_{R}\)

Damping factor

3.6

GHz

From RIN measurement