Title :
A simplified and more general model for waveguide laser resonators
Author :
Alvarz-Chust, R. ; Jimenez-Lidon, J.J.
Author_Institution :
Alcatel Stand. Electr., Madrid, Spain
Abstract :
The model of R. Gerlach et al. (ibid., vol.20, no.8, p.948-63, 1984) is generalized to analyze waveguide laser resonators with curved mirrors and multiple waveguide modes. The analytical expressions obtained permit a considerable computation time reduction and allow a systematic study of the influence of different parameters. As a result, the existence of new structures with low losses appears to be possible.<>
Keywords :
laser cavity resonators; laser theory; mirrors; optical waveguide theory; analytical expressions; computation time reduction; curved mirrors; low losses; multiple waveguide modes; waveguide laser resonators; Algebra; Interference; Laser modes; Lenses; Mirrors; Optical propagation; Planar waveguides; Transmission line matrix methods; Waveguide lasers;
Journal_Title :
Photonics Technology Letters, IEEE
