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Intracavity stabilization of broad area lasers by structured delayed optical feedback.

S Wolff, H Fouckhardt

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    |May 2, 2009
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    Structured delayed optical feedback (SDOF) stabilizes broad area lasers. This method uses an external mirror to narrow laser emission, confirming simulation predictions for improved laser performance.

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    Area of Science:

    • Optics and Photonics
    • Semiconductor Device Physics

    Background:

    • Broad area lasers often suffer from unstable emission patterns.
    • Controlling laser dynamics is crucial for high-power applications.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To experimentally investigate the effect of structured delayed optical feedback (SDOF) on broad area laser emission.
    • To validate simulation predictions regarding SDOF's stabilizing capabilities.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilizing a miniature convex external mirror to implement SDOF.
    • Employing short external resonator lengths to match semiconductor laser timescales.
    • Carefully selecting feedback parameters.

    Main Results:

    • Achieved narrow single-lobe farfield emission from broad area lasers.
    • Demonstrated stable laser performance even at high pump currents.
    • Experimental findings align with prior microscopic dynamic simulations.

    Conclusions:

    • SDOF is a viable technique for stabilizing broad area laser emission.
    • The experimental setup successfully validates the potential of SDOF for laser stabilization.
    • This research contributes to the development of more reliable high-power semiconductor lasers.

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