Rate equations analysis of phase-locked semiconductor laser arrays under steady state conditions
Abstract
Rate equations analysis of phase-locked semiconductor laser arrays has been carried out. It was found that for given (laser) current densities, the photon density distribution in the array elements is that particular one which maximizes the total photon density. The results of this analysis were then combined with the waveguide properties of the laser array waveguide, yielding a basic model of phase-locked diode laser arrays. This model explains the effects of the variation of the current combination through the array elements on its mode structure that were observed recently.
- Publication:
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IEEE Journal of Quantum Electronics
- Pub Date:
- August 1984
- DOI:
- Bibcode:
- 1984IJQE...20..875K
- Keywords:
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- Equations Of State;
- Phase Locked Systems;
- Photon Density;
- Rates (Per Time);
- Semiconductor Lasers;
- Steady State;
- Arrays;
- Current Density;
- Density Distribution;
- Injection Lasers;
- Integrated Optics;
- Optical Waveguides;
- Lasers and Masers