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Area of Science:

Semiconductor physics
Optoelectronics
Laser technology

Background:

Multielement laser diodes offer advanced functionalities but their performance, particularly linewidth, is complex.
Understanding the linewidth-power product is crucial for optimizing laser diode applications.

Purpose of the Study:

To present a simplified formula for the linewidth-power product of multielement laser diodes.
To provide a theoretical framework applicable to specific laser diode structures.

Main Methods:

Modeling multielement diodes as parallel conductances with linear admittance.
Applying shot noise theory to derive linewidth expressions.
Developing a formula based on averaged phase-amplitude coupling factors.

Main Results:

A simple formula for the linewidth-power product was derived for multielement laser diodes under uniform field conditions.
The formula accounts for weighted average of phase-amplitude coupling factors (alpha) based on bias currents.
The derived expression is also applicable to conventional index-guided laser diodes.

Conclusions:

The presented formula offers a simplified approach to analyze the linewidth-power product in complex laser diode structures.
This work provides a valuable tool for the design and optimization of multielement and index-guided laser diodes.
The findings contribute to a better understanding of noise and spectral properties in semiconductor lasers.