Laser mode-locking techniques for communications applications
Abstract
A survey is presented of available techniques for locking the phases of oscillating laser modes so that the laser output becomes a regenerative optical pulse train. The suitability of these various techniques for applications in optical communications systems is assessed. A recommendation as to the most effective mode-locking method for this application is made.
- Publication:
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NASA STI/Recon Technical Report N
- Pub Date:
- November 1974
- Bibcode:
- 1974STIN...7614450S
- Keywords:
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- Laser Modes;
- Optical Communication;
- Technology Assessment;
- Laser Outputs;
- Optical Properties;
- Phase Locked Systems;
- Technology Utilization;
- Lasers and Masers