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    This study presents a hybrid integrated laser using optical negative feedback to achieve a narrow linewidth. The novel laser design significantly reduces linewidth for applications in metrology and sensing.

    Area of Science:

    • Photonics and Optical Engineering
    • Semiconductor Lasers
    • Integrated Optics

    Background:

    • Narrow-linewidth lasers are crucial for advanced optical systems like metrology and sensing.
    • Compact and efficient laser sources are in high demand for these applications.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To demonstrate a hybrid integrated laser with a significantly reduced linewidth.
    • To explore the potential of optical negative feedback for laser linewidth compression.

    Main Methods:

    • A hybrid integration approach combining a distributed feedback (DFB) laser diode with an on-chip micro-resonator.
    • Implementation of an optical negative feedback scheme by coupling light back into the DFB laser cavity.
    • Utilizing a micro-resonator with a high Q-factor (0.815 million).

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    Main Results:

    • Achieved a linewidth reduction from 2 MHz to 6 kHz, a factor of 333x or 25.2 dB.
    • Maintained the lasing efficiency of the original DFB laser diode.
    • Theoretical analysis indicated further performance improvement potential through precise control of detuning and phase delay.

    Conclusions:

    • The demonstrated hybrid integrated laser offers a cost-effective and producible solution for narrow-linewidth applications.
    • This technology has broad prospects in coherent optical systems, including metrology, sensing, and optical microwave generation.
    • Precise control over optical parameters can further enhance the laser's performance.