Sisyphus effect in semiconductor lasers with optical feedback

We identify the various physical mechanisms in low frequency fluctuations, which occur when a semiconductor laser is subject to moderate optical feedback while operating close to its solitary laser threshold. In attempting to reach the maximum gain mode, which often is stable, the system forms short...

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Published inIEEE journal of selected topics in quantum electronics Vol. 1; no. 2; pp. 466 - 472
Main Authors Van Tartwijk, G.H.M., Levine, A.M., Lenstra, D.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published IEEE 01.06.1995
Subjects
Fluctuations
Laser feedback
Laser mode locking
Laser modes
Laser theory
Optical feedback
Optical pulses
Semiconductor device noise
Semiconductor lasers
Spontaneous emission
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Summary:We identify the various physical mechanisms in low frequency fluctuations, which occur when a semiconductor laser is subject to moderate optical feedback while operating close to its solitary laser threshold. In attempting to reach the maximum gain mode, which often is stable, the system forms short mode-locked pulses. In between pulses mode-slipping can occur, generally in the direction of maximum gain. Inevitably, the trajectory passes too close to one of the many saddle points, which will take the system back to the solitary laser state.< >
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ISSN:1077-260X
DOI:10.1109/2944.401230