Performance of Two Coupled Lasers.
Abstract
The theory of Spencer and Lamb for the performance of two coupled lasers is generalized to account for intercavity phase shifts (transmitted wave minus reflected wave) other than + or - pi/2. The results are directly applicable for the case of two coupled single line Fabry Perot resonators with intercavity losses. Analytic expressions are given for steady state performance and for the regions stable operation. It is concluded that it is generally not possible to achieve stable operation on all potential laser lines for two multiline couple lasers. Competition between stable and unstable lasing modes, in these devices, may result in stable operations on a reduced number of lines.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 05, 1987
- Accession Number
- ADA177185
Entities
People
- Harold Mirels
Organizations
- The Aerospace Corporation