Transversely bounded DFB lasers*

1975/04/01 by Charles Elachi, C. Elachi, Gary Evans +2
Engineering · Physics and Astronomy · #Photonic and Optical Devices #Advanced Fiber Laser Technologies #Semiconductor Lasers and Optical Devices

paper · doi:10.1364/josa.65.000404

Abstract

Bounded distributed-feedback (DFB) lasers are studied in detail. Threshold gain and field distribution for a number of configurations are derived and analyzed. More specifically, the thin-film guide, fiber, diffusion guide, and hollow channel with inhomogeneous-cladding DFB lasers are considered. Optimum points exist and must be used in DFB laser design. Different-modes feedback and the effects of the transverse boundaries are included. A number of applications are also discussed.

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