Title :
Bistable operation of CW junction lasers due to saturable absorbing centers
Author :
Ripper, J.E. ; Paoli, T.L.
Abstract :
The observation of bistable operation of CW GaAs junction lasers due to the introduction of saturable absorbing centers throughout the active medium of the laser is reported for the first time. Analysis shows that explanation of the observations requires an average differential quantum efficiency greater than one, thus confirming the presence of the saturable absorbers.
Keywords :
Diodes; Heat sinks; Laser stability; Laser transitions; Optical bistability; Optical pumping; Optical saturation; Pump lasers; Temperature; Thermal resistance;
Journal_Title :
Proceedings of the IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/PROC.1970.7582
