Title :
Spatially-resolved self-heterodyne spectroscopy of lateral modes of broad-area laser diodes
Author :
Stelmakh, Nikolai ; Vasilyev, Michael
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., Texas Arlington Univ., Arlington, TX
Abstract :
The fine structure of broad-area laser diode optical spectrum is investigated with ~30 MHz resolution using spatially-resolved self-heterodyning. Demonstrated method is capable of measuring the individual lateral mode intensity and spacing.
Keywords :
heterodyne detection; laser modes; laser variables measurement; semiconductor laser arrays; spectroscopy; broad area laser diodes; frequency -30 MHz; lateral mode intensity; spatially resolved self heterodyne spectroscopy; Diode lasers; Fiber lasers; Laser modes; Optical interferometry; Optical mixing; Optical pumping; Radio frequency; Semiconductor laser arrays; Spatial resolution; Spectroscopy; 140.2010 Diode laser arrays; 140.2020 Diode lasers;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2008 and 2008 Conference on Quantum Electronics and Laser Science. CLEO/QELS 2008. Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-859-9
