Title :
Analyses of mode partition and mode hopping in semiconductor lasers
Author :
Ohtsu, Motoichi ; Teramachi, Yasuaki
Author_Institution :
Graduate Sch. of Nagatsuta, Tokyo Inst. of Technol., Yokohama, Japan
Abstract :
Mode power fluctuations in semiconductors laser due to mode partition and mode hopping are discussed. The power dropout probability P/sub e/ in the mode partition was measured for a wide range, 1.6*10/sup -6/>
Keywords :
laser modes; laser theory; semiconductor junction lasers; Fokker-Planck approach; laser oscillating condition; mode hopping; mode partition; mode power fluctuations; power dropout probability; semiconductor lasers; unified stochastic model; Couplings; Distributed feedback devices; Fluctuations; Laser modes; Laser theory; Optical fiber communication; Power lasers; Power measurement; Semiconductor lasers; Spontaneous emission;
Journal_Title :
Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
