Operating characteristics of a laser with supplementary inertial negative feedback

A theoretical analysis of the operation of a laser with supplementary inertial negative feedback induced by light scattering in the laser cavity is presented in an attempt to explain experimental observations. By analysis of the two possible laser equilibrium states, it is shown that supplementary negative feedback acts to reduce the intensity of steady-state lasing. At the same time, lasing in bunches persists although the amplitude of the bursts is attenuated, so that self-disruption of lasing is observed.