Title :
Frequency, intensity, and field fluctuations in laser oscillators
Author :
Yariv, Amnon ; Caton, William M.
Author_Institution :
California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA, USA
fDate :
6/1/1974 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The basic differential equation governing laser noise is derived from classical and quantum mechanical considerations. Its linearized Van Der Pol form is used to derive the frequency, field, and intensity fluctuation spectra.
Keywords :
Differential equations; Fluctuations; Frequency; Laser modes; Laser noise; Maxwell equations; Oscillators; Power lasers; Pump lasers; Quantum mechanics;
Journal_Title :
Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
DOI :
10.1109/JQE.1974.1068188
