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Frequency modulation noise and linewidth reduction in a semiconductor laser by means of negative frequency feedback technique

Journal Article · · Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.95843· OSTI ID:6219929
Electrical negative frequency feedback control has been shown to reduce frequency modulation (FM) noise linewidth in semiconductor lasers. The method is based on the direct frequency modulation capability of a semiconductor laser. An error signal is extracted through optical heterodyne frequency discrimination detection using a stable master laser. FM noise is reduced by more than 20 dB and linewidth is reduced by one order of magnitude.
Research Organization:
Musashino Electrical Communication Laboratory, Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Public Corporation, 3-9-11 Midori-cho, Musashino-shi, Tokyo 180, Japan
OSTI ID:
6219929
Journal Information:
Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 46:1; ISSN APPLA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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