Polarization-independent optical switching of an inhomogeneously pumped laser diode
Journal Article
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· Applied Physics Letters; (USA)
- Institute of Optical Research and Department of Physics II, Royal Institute of Technology, S-100 44 Stockholm, Sweden (SE)
The polarization dependence of the optical input energy required to switch an inhomogeneously pumped bistable laser diode is studied at various input signal wavelengths. Polarization-independent switching is achieved for input pulse wavelengths 30--40 nm shorter than the lasing wavelength of the bistable laser diode, whereas input pulse wavelengths close to the lasing wavelength result in a strong polarization dependence. A simple theory explains the observed behavior.
- OSTI ID:
- 5259071
- Journal Information:
- Applied Physics Letters; (USA), Journal Name: Applied Physics Letters; (USA) Vol. 55:20; ISSN APPLA; ISSN 0003-6951
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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