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Equivalent circuit theory of spontaneous emission power in semiconductor laser optical amplifiers

Journal Article · · Journal of Lightwave Technology
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1109/50.293966· OSTI ID:79456
An equivalent circuit model for a semiconductor laser amplifier (SLA) has been developed. This model can be used with a transfer matrix method (TMM) to analyze the performance of a SLA. The validity of the model is explored in this paper by analyzing the spontaneous emission noise power in a Fabry-Perot SLA with a uniform distribution of material gain coefficient. The result is found to be identical with that derived by the Green function approach. The physical reasons for the validity of the equivalent circuit model are also discussed, and possible further applications of the model are suggested. 22 refs.
OSTI ID:
79456
Journal Information:
Journal of Lightwave Technology, Journal Name: Journal of Lightwave Technology Journal Issue: 5 Vol. 12; ISSN 0733-8724; ISSN JLTEDG
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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