This training course is an introduction to the fundamentals and the widely varying possibilities and applications of integrated semiconductor laser systems that can be realized using open access photonic integrated circuits based on Indium Phosphide (InP) substrates. Industrially proven InP technology platforms have in recent years been opened up for use by anyone interested in realizing such photonic integrated circuits. This course provides a comprehensive introduction to designers wishing to create integrated circuits which include lasers, amplifiers, phase modulators and a range of other important building blocks on the JePPIX photonic integration technology platforms. This training course will complement the presentations at the European Photonic Integration Forum 2016 to be held in conjunction with the Exhibition. In the first part of this course the basics of the integration technology and the fundamental optical circuit components are discussed. Particular emphasis will be on the semiconductor optical amplifier. In the second part, the basic principles and an approach for designing laser cavities are presented. This is followed by a presentation of dynamical modeling and simulation techniques. This will be illustrated with examples for lasers and photonic circuits. Continuous wave, widely tunable and pulsed laser systems will be described. |