Saturation Effects in Coupled Lasers with Homogeneous Gain.
Abstract
The effects of saturation on the performance of coupled lasers with homogeneous gain are evaluated. Analytic steady state results are obtained for cases where the intensity is the same in each laser. Output power is at a maximum when both lasers have the same mirror separation and a distance between them that corresponds to an integral number of wavelengths. If these conditions are changed, the result is reduced stability in addition to lower output power. A previous model, which employed third order saturation, underpredicts the increase in output power with an increase in saturation but is qualitatively correct with regard to regimes for stable operation. Keywords: Coupled lasers; Fabry Perot Resonators; Homogeneous gain medium; Phased array.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 30, 1986
- Accession Number
- ADA176843
Entities
People
- Harold Mirels
Organizations
- The Aerospace Corporation