Title :
Coupled-mode analysis of a periodic array of diode lasers
Author :
Wilcox, J.Z. ; Yang, Jie J. ; Jansen, Maarten
Author_Institution :
TRW, Redondo Beach, USA
Abstract :
A generalised eigenmode analysis of phased-array diode lasers is presented that takes account of modal overlap between adjacent channels. The effect of the overlap is to modify supermode gain splitting nonuniformly. Current spreading suppresses supermode discrimination, resulting in single-lobed far-field operation of arrays with closely spaced lasers.
Keywords :
integrated optics; laser mode locking; semiconductor junction lasers; closely spaced lasers; far field patterns; generalised eigenmode analysis; modal overlap between adjacent channels; modify supermode gain splitting nonuniformly; periodic array of diode lasers; phased-array diode lasers; single-lobed far-field operation of arrays;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19870050
