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Intensity noise reduction in semiconductor lasers by amplitude-phase decorrelation

Journal Article · · Applied Physics Letters; (USA)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.103530· OSTI ID:6515952
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  1. Department of Applied Physics, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA (USA)

Detuned operation of a laser results in coupling of field amplitude and phase fluctuations. In a semiconductor laser, this coupling is known to be very large. We demonstrate that it can be used to significantly reduce intensity noise below its intrinsic limit.

OSTI ID:
6515952
Journal Information:
Applied Physics Letters; (USA), Journal Name: Applied Physics Letters; (USA) Vol. 57:10; ISSN APPLA; ISSN 0003-6951
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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