Problems in the Theory of Laser Modulation.

Abstract

The report discusses the problem of intrinsic internal modulation of a laser - modulation by altering the state of the active laser medium. Controlled modulation for information transmission and uncontrolled noise-producing modulations are considered. To demonstrate a correspondence-principle derivation of the classical laser equations of Lamb, it is shown that the lifetime distortions previously reported must be included in a quantum treatment. The problem of sound waves and time-dependent Zeeman-effect modulation is discussed. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1970
Accession Number
AD0714895

Entities

People

  • H. L. Fox

Organizations

  • BBN Technologies

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acoustic Propagation
  • Acoustic Waves
  • Distortion
  • Equations
  • Laser Mediums
  • Lasers
  • Modulation
  • Sound Waves
  • Waves
  • Zeeman Effect

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Calculus or Mathematical Analysis
  • Optical Physics and Photonics.
  • Wave Propagation and Nonlinear Chaotic Dynamics.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy
  • Quantum Computing