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Numerical Modeling of InAs/InP Quantum Dash Ridge Lasers as a Function of TemperatureAbstract:Mode‑locked semiconductor lasers based on InAs/InP quantum‑dash structures have emerged as promising, compact sources for broadband frequency‑comb generation, particularly for dense wavelength‑division multiplexing (DWDM) and other high‑capacity optical communication systems. In this work, we present a comprehensive numerical study of InAs/InP quantum‑dash ridge lasers, analyzing how device geometry, carrier dynamics, and dispersion properties influence the formation, stability, and bandwidth of the generated optical combs. Our modeling framework captures the interplay between gain recovery, saturable absorption, group‑velocity dispersion, and nonlinear phase modulation, enabling detailed predictions of pulse characteristics as a function of structural and operational parameters. We highlight design trade‑offs that optimize pulse duration, repetition rate, and comb flatness, and we discuss the implications of these results for integrated photonic systems requiring low‑cost, energy‑efficient comb sources. This analysis provides valuable guidelines for engineering next‑generation quantum‑dash mode‑locked lasers tailored to emerging communications and sensing <a href="http://applications.------------------------------------------------------------------------Modélisation" target="_blank" title="applications.------------------------------------------------------------------------Modélisation">applications.------------------------------------------------------------------------Modélisation numérique des lasers à tirets quantiques InAs/InP en fonction de la températureRésumé:Résumé : Les lasers semi-conducteurs à modes verrouillés, basés sur des structures à points quantiques InAs/InP, se sont révélés être des sources compactes et prometteuses pour la génération de peignes de fréquences à large bande, notamment pour le multiplexage par répartition en longueur d'onde dense (DWDM) et d'autres systèmes de communication optique à haute capacité. Dans ce travail, nous présentons une étude numérique complète des lasers à crête à points quantiques InAs/InP, analysant l'influence de la géométrie du dispositif, de la dynamique des porteurs et des propriétés de dispersion sur la formation, la stabilité et la bande passante des peignes optiques générés. Notre modèle capture l'interaction entre la récupération du gain, l'absorption saturable, la dispersion de vitesse de groupe et la modulation de phase non linéaire, permettant des prédictions détaillées des caractéristiques des impulsions en fonction des paramètres structurels et opérationnels. Nous mettons en évidence les compromis de conception qui optimisent la durée des impulsions, la fréquence de répétition et la planéité du peigne, et nous discutons des implications de ces résultats pour les systèmes photoniques intégrés nécessitant des sources de peignes à faible coût et à haute efficacité énergétique. Cette analyse fournit des indications précieuses pour la conception de lasers à modes verrouillés à points quantiques de nouvelle génération, adaptés aux applications émergentes de communication et de dé<a href="http://tection.They" target="_blank" title="tection.They">tection.They will be presenting this paper: <a href="https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/11009133About" target="_blank" title="https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/11009133About">https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/11009133About / A proposThe High Throughput and Secure Networks (HTSN) Challenge program is hosting regular virtual seminar series to promote scientific information sharing, discussions, and interactions between <a href="http://researchers.https://nrc.canada.ca/en/research-development/research-collaboration/programs/high-throughput-secure-networks-challenge-programLe" target="_blank" title="researchers.https://nrc.canada.ca/en/research-development/research-collaboration/programs/high-throughput-secure-networks-challenge-programLe">researchers.https://nrc.canada.ca/en/research-development/research-collaboration/programs/high-throughput-secure-networks-challenge-programLe programme Réseaux Sécurisés à Haut Débit (RSHD) organise régulièrement des séries de séminaires virtuels pour promouvoir le partage d’informations scientifiques, les discussions et les interactions entre <a href="http://chercheurs.https://nrc.canada.ca/fr/recherche-developpement/recherche-collaboration/programmes/programme-defi-reseaux-securises-haut-debitCo-sponsored" target="_blank" title="chercheurs.https://nrc.canada.ca/fr/recherche-developpement/recherche-collaboration/programmes/programme-defi-reseaux-securises-haut-debitCo-sponsored">chercheurs.https://nrc.canada.ca/fr/recherche-developpement/recherche-collaboration/programmes/programme-defi-reseaux-securises-haut-debitCo-sponsored by: National Research Council, <a href="http://Canada.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="Canada.Speaker(s):">Canada.Speaker(s): Sebastian Schaefer, Karin HinzerVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/535731

Annual training <a href="http://event.Agenda:" target="_blank" title="event.Agenda:">event.Agenda: We highly recommend attending this training in <a href="http://person.TBARoom:" target="_blank" title="person.TBARoom:">person.TBARoom: 214 Town Square D, Bldg: SE02, BCIT, 3700 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, V5G 3H2, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/534376

IEEE Thompson-Okanagan Section ExCom. 2nd Thursday, 2026 @ 6 pm (hybrid).- Booking Reference: 2026-01-13 9_07_23 AMBK786425Booking Name: AAA/IEEE 05-Feb-2026 18:30 - EME 1101Room: EME 1101Date(s): Thursday, 2026-02-05Time: 18:30-20:30Room: EME 1101, Bldg: EME 1101, The University of British Columbia | Okanagan Campus, 3187 University Way | Kelowna BC | , Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, V1V 1V7 , Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/535420

Want to learn more about the antenna design equipment at RMC? This is your chance!The itinerary of the day is as follows:Agenda:1. Anechoic chamber – TourBasics of Antenna measurementsBasics of RCS measurements2. Learn about various radars in the labCo-sponsored by: Jawad SiddiquiRoyal Military College, Kingston, Ontario, Canada

The UBC IEEE Student Branch will be holding a February Executive Meeting to review ongoing initiatives, coordinate upcoming events, and align leadership across the Student Branch and Technical <a href="http://Societies.This" target="_blank" title="Societies.This">Societies.This meeting will focus on:- Planning and coordination for major upcoming events- Technical Society updates (AESS, VTS, and others)- Outreach, sponsorship, and marketing efforts- Debrief of recent events, including the Resume Workshop and Research Night- Discussion of upcoming Student Branch and Technical Society elections- Assignment of action items and next steps for the remainder of the termSushi will be provided at this <a href="http://meeting.February" target="_blank" title="meeting.February">meeting.February 8th, 2026 2:00PM – 3:30PM PST, MCLD (Room TBD), UBC VancouverVancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Fanshawe College students have the opportunity to attend a guided tour of one of London’s most prestigious manufacturing facilities. Ramsden is known for their leadership in the metal fabrication and precision manufacturing industry. Any Fanshawe College student may register and attend this tour. Please note that students are responsible for arranging their own transportation to and from the Ramsden facility, located at 128 Oakland Ave, London, ON N5W 4<a href="http://H6.Personal" target="_blank" title="H6.Personal">H6.Personal protective equipment (PPE) will be provided by Ramsden. However, students who prefer to bring their own may do so; steel-toe footwear is recommended but not <a href="http://required.IF" target="_blank" title="required.IF">required.IF YOU REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT AND CAN NO LONGER ATTEND, PLEASE UNREGISTER SO OTHER STUDENTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO <a href="http://PARTICIPATE.Co-sponsored" target="_blank" title="PARTICIPATE.Co-sponsored">PARTICIPATE.Co-sponsored by: Ramsden Industries <a href="http://Ltd.128" target="_blank" title="Ltd.128">Ltd.128 Oakland Ave, London, Ontario, Canada, N5W 4H6

Associate Professor, Eindhoven University of TechnologyE: P.J.A.Harpe@<a href="http://tue.nlPieter" target="_blank" title="tue.nlPieter">tue.nlPieter Harpe (SM'15) received the MSc and PhD degrees from the Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands, in 2004 and 2010, respectively. In 2008, he started as researcher at Holst Centre / imec, The Netherlands, where he worked on ultra low-power wireless transceivers, with a focus on ADC research and design. In April 2011, he joined Eindhoven University of Technology where he is currently an Associate Professor and lead of the Resource Efficient Electronics Lab. His main activities are on low-power analog and mixed-signal circuits, for instance for biomedical applications, internet of things, and edge AI. Dr. Harpe is TPC member for ISSCC and A-SSCC, Associate Editor for TCAS-I, SSCS AdCom Member-at-Large and SSCS Distinguished Lecturer. He previously served as TPC member for ISSCC, TPC member and track chair for ESSCIRC/ESSERC and co-organizer for AACD, was an IEEE SSCS Distinguished Lecturer in 2016/2017, and is recipient of the ISSCC 2015 Distinguished Technical Paper <a href="http://Award.Abstract:The" target="_blank" title="Award.Abstract:The">Award.Abstract:The aim of this presentation is to introduce the basics and various practical illustrations of advanced ADC enhancement techniques in a nutshell. With applications pushing for higher resolutions & data-rates, and technology-scaling favoring digital design, the use of digital techniques to enhance ADC performance is inevitable. This talk will first summarize trends and trade-offs regarding the use of these digital-intensive techniques before illustrating some popular and recent examples from literature, including calibration and enhancement techniques as well as digitally-inspired analog circuit design. Besides that, an outlook is given regarding future challenges and opportunities in advanced CMOS <a href="http://technologies.Refreshments" target="_blank" title="technologies.Refreshments">technologies.Refreshments will be provided!Speaker(s): PieterRoom: 303, Bldg: Galbraith Building, 35 St George Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5S1A4

The aim of this presentation is to introduce the basics and various practical illustrations of advanced ADC enhancement techniques in a nutshell. With applications pushing for higher resolutions & data-rates, and technology-scaling favoring digital design, the use of digital techniques to enhance ADC performance is inevitable. This talk will first summarize trends and trade-offs regarding the use of these digital-intensive techniques before illustrating some popular and recent examples from literature, including calibration and enhancement techniques as well as digitally-inspired analog circuit design. Besides that, an outlook is given regarding future challenges and opportunities in advanced CMOS <a href="http://technologies.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="technologies.Speaker(s):">technologies.Speaker(s): Pieter, Agenda: 10.00-11.30 Presentation by Pieter Harpe plus Q&A with the attendeesRoom: 3142, Bldg: EIT, University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, N2L 3G4

Monthly Executive Team Meeting - IEEE Hamilton Section (Feb'2026)Agenda: 07:00PM - Meeting starts08:00PM - Meeting endsVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/533555

Join UBC IEEE for a Lunch & Learn with Matthew Zieleman, an Embedded Software and Electrical Engineer at MDA Space and UBC Engineering Physics alumnus. Matthew will share his career journey across multiple industries (from automotive and power systems to energy, medical robotics, and now space) highlighting the lessons he learned at each stage and what he wishes he had known as an undergraduate. In the second half of the talk, he’ll discuss his current work on Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellites at MDA Space and share insights into the space industry. This is a great opportunity to hear honest career advice, learn about real-world engineering paths, and ask questions about working in space and advanced technology <a href="http://sectors.Data" target="_blank" title="sectors.Data">sectors.Data and Time: February 13, 2:00–3:00 PMLocation: TBD (confirmed based on registration)Please register in advance so we can plan <a href="http://accordingly.Vancouver" target="_blank" title="accordingly.Vancouver">accordingly.Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Back by popular demand, this technical workshop session will focus on advancing your skills in creating scientific illustrations using Blender. The workshop will cover more advanced techniques, including building complex components from scratch, working with materials, and improving scene lighting for professional-quality visuals. Participants are encouraged to bring their laptops and follow along during the hands-on session. Coffee and snacks will be provided. The workshop will take place on Wednesday, February 18th, from 13:00 to 15:00 in Room 214. Interested participants should register by Friday, February 13<a href="http://th.Co-sponsored" target="_blank" title="th.Co-sponsored">th.Co-sponsored by: OPTICA and SPIE Student Chapters at INRSRoom: 214, 1650 Boulevard Lionel-Boulet, Varennes, Quebec, Canada, J3X 1P7

Winter School on AI and Engineering will be an online event jointly organized by Computing Science, Engineering departments and the IEEE Women in Engineering Thompson Okanagan Affinity Group, which was inaugurated at TRU in December 2025. The Winter School will take place on Tuesday, February 18, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM (PST), and will bring together experts, educators, and students to discuss current developments in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, robotics, and related engineering <a href="http://fields.Co-sponsored" target="_blank" title="fields.Co-sponsored">fields.Co-sponsored by: Thompson Rivers UniversitySpeaker(s): Airini, Yasin, Musfiq, Behnam, MaryamAgenda: 5.00 to 5.10 – Session Opening5.10 to 5.25 – Opening Remarks – Dr. Airini, President, TRU5.30 to 5.45 – Dr. Yasin Mamatjan, Chair, Engineering Department, TRU5.50 to 6.05 - Dr. Musfiq Rahman, Chair, Department of Computing Science, TRU6.10 to 6.25 – Mr. Behnam Ousat, Senior Software Engineer, Microsoft6.30 to 6.45 - Dr. Maryam Davoudpour, Chair IEEE WiE Canada6.45 to 7.00 – Q/A and NetworkingVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/534267