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Phase noise in semiconductor lasers

Journal Article · · J. Lightwave Technol.; (United States)

The subject of phase noise in semiconductor lasers is reviewed. The description of noise in lasers and those aspects of phase noise that are relevant to optical communications are emphasized. The topics covered include: Langevin forces; laser linewidth above threshold and below threshold; line structure due to relaxation oscillations; phase fluctuations; line narrowing by a passive cavity section and by external feedback; coherence collapse due to optical feedback; the shot noise limits of several schemes of coherent optical communication, and the linewidth required to approach these ideal limits. 61 references.

Research Organization:
ATandT Bell Labs., Murray Hill, NJ
OSTI ID:
5695811
Journal Information:
J. Lightwave Technol.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Lightwave Technol.; (United States) Vol. LT-4; ISSN JLTED
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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