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Theory of optical multistability and chaos in a resonant-type semiconductor laser amplifier

Journal Article · · Phys. Rev. A; (United States)
Multistable light amplifications and self-pulsations in a resonant-type semiconductor laser diode (LD) amplifier are predicted. A basic idea is derived from the active layer refractive index dependence on carrier density. An LD amplifier is shown to act as a high-Q nonlinear Fabry-Perot interferometer with true optical gain and nonlinear refraction. Periodic and chaotic self-pulsations are shown to occur in the regime where the delay time of the feedback is smaller than the carrier lifetime.
Research Organization:
Musashino Electrical Communication Laboratory, Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Public Corporation, Musashino-shi, Tokyo, 180 Japan
OSTI ID:
5271663
Journal Information:
Phys. Rev. A; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev. A; (United States) Vol. 28:5; ISSN PLRAA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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