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Optical switching and bistability in tunable lasers

Journal Article · · Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.90795· OSTI ID:6484096
We report the observation of optical switching and bistability, and such related effects as hysteresis, optical memory, multistability, and differential gain, in an electro-optically tuned cw dye laser. Similar effects should be observable in other tunable lasers.
Research Organization:
Cornell University, Ithaca, New York 14853
OSTI ID:
6484096
Journal Information:
Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 34:6; ISSN APPLA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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