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    Area of Science:

    • Optics and Photonics
    • Semiconductor Lasers
    • Fiber Optic Coupling

    Background:

    • Accurate modeling of laser diode to fiber optic coupling is crucial for efficient optical communication systems.
    • External cavity interference effects can significantly impact laser performance and coupling efficiency.
    • Existing butt-coupling models may not fully capture the complexities of ultrashort laser diode behavior.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To experimentally verify a modified butt-coupling model for ultrashort composite cavity laser diodes.
    • To investigate the influence of external cavity interference on laser operation.
    • To explain the fine structure observed in coupled power versus laser-to-fiber separation curves.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized an ultrashort composite cavity laser diode (<=10 mum length).
    • Experimentally measured coupled power as a function of laser-to-fiber separation.
    • Introduced a complex coupling coefficient into the butt-coupling model to account for interference.

    Main Results:

    • The modified butt-coupling model successfully explained the experimental coupled power curves.
    • The fine structure in the power curves was attributed to interference effects within the external cavity.
    • The importance of the phase term in the complex coupling coefficient was demonstrated.

    Conclusions:

    • The enhanced butt-coupling model provides a more accurate description of laser diode to fiber coupling.
    • Interference within the external cavity is a critical factor influencing laser operation and coupling efficiency.
    • The study defines the regions of validity for the modified butt-coupling model.