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Phase locking of lasers with self-stabilized minimal coupling.
E Ronen1, A A Ishaaya, M Nixon
1Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva 84105, Israel.
Optics Express
|December 25, 2012
Summary
This study presents a new method for phase locking two ring lasers, ensuring minimal power exchange. Experimental results confirm that introduced losses are self-compensated, maintaining stable laser performance.
Area of Science:
- Laser Physics
- Optical Engineering
- Quantum Optics
Background:
- Phase locking is crucial for enhancing laser performance and enabling advanced applications.
- Controlling power exchange between coupled lasers is challenging, especially under lossy conditions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce and experimentally validate a novel configuration for phase locking two ring lasers.
- To demonstrate self-stabilized minimal power exchange between the lasers, even with introduced losses.
Main Methods:
- Development of a unique configuration for coupling two ring lasers.
- Experimental implementation and testing of the phase-locking system.
- Numerical simulations to compare with experimental outcomes.
Main Results:
- Successful phase locking of two ring lasers was achieved.
- The system demonstrated self-compensation of introduced losses, maintaining minimal power exchange.
- Experimental data showed strong agreement with numerical simulation results.
Conclusions:
- The novel configuration effectively achieves phase locking with self-stabilized minimal power exchange.
- The demonstrated self-compensation mechanism offers robustness against losses in coupled laser systems.
