Supermode control in diffraction-coupled semiconductor laser arrays

Journal Article · Mon Sep 26 04:00:00 EDT 1988 · Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.100010· OSTI ID:6842015

Mehuys, D; Mitsunaga, K; Eng, L; Marshall, W K; Yariv, A

Supermode control is demonstrated theoretically and experimentally in diffraction-coupled semiconductor laser arrays. A linear theory is presented to determine the supermode threshold gain as a function of the coupling cavity length. By fabricating devices with different coupling cavity lengths, array operation in both the fundamental and highest order supermodes is achieved.

• Research Organization: Department of Applied Physics, 128-95, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, California 91125
• OSTI ID: 6842015
• Journal Information: Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 53:13; ISSN APPLA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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