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    Area of Science:

    • Physics
    • Quantum Optics
    • Semiconductor Lasers

    Background:

    • Phase diffusion in semiconductor lasers is critical for applications like quantum random number generation.
    • Previous models often used linear approximations for carrier recombination and material gain.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To theoretically and experimentally investigate phase diffusion in a gain-switched single-mode semiconductor laser.
    • To evaluate the impact of nonlinear dependencies on carrier recombination and material gain.
    • To compare results with linear models.

    Main Methods:

    • Developed a theoretical model incorporating nonlinear dependencies of carrier recombination and material gain on carrier number.
    • Conducted experimental studies on a gain-switched single-mode semiconductor laser.
    • Analyzed phase diffusion, particularly in the below-threshold regime.
    • Utilized analytical expressions for laser linewidth.

    Main Results:

    • Logarithmic material gain and cubic carrier recombination dependence on carrier number are necessary for accurate theoretical predictions.
    • Nonlinear models provide a significantly better agreement with experimental data compared to linear models.
    • Phase diffusion is most pronounced in the below-threshold operation regime.

    Conclusions:

    • Accurate modeling of phase diffusion in semiconductor lasers requires incorporating nonlinearities in carrier recombination and material gain.
    • The study highlights the importance of these nonlinearities for quantitative descriptions using rate equation modeling.
    • Findings are essential for optimizing semiconductor lasers in quantum random number generation.