Polarization bistability in external cavity semiconductor lasers

Journal Article · Mon Aug 10 04:00:00 EDT 1987 · Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.98400· OSTI ID:6224851

Fujita, T; Schremer, A; Tang, C L

Polarization bistability between the transverse electric (TE) and transverse magnetic (TM) modes is observed in an external cavity semiconductor laser. Hysteresis in the polarization-resolved output power is obtained by controlling the optical feedback power of the TE mode via an intracavity electro-optic modulator. Transitions between single external-cavity frequencies of TE and TM modes are also demonstrated. Nonlinear gain saturation is the origin of this bistability.

• Research Organization: School of Electrical Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York 14853
• OSTI ID: 6224851
• Journal Information: Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 51:6; ISSN APPLA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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