DocumentCode :
1104151
Title :
Array-mode far-field patterns for phase-locked diode-laser array: Coupled-mode theory versus simple diffraction theory
Author :
Botez, Dan
Author_Institution :
Lytel Incorporated, Somerville, NJ, USA
Volume :
21
Issue :
11
fYear :
1985
fDate :
11/1/1985 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage :
1752
Lastpage :
1755
Abstract :
A simple, closed-form expression is derived for the far-field patterns corresponding to the modes of a phase-locked array of 
identical elements. That allows a comparison between the correct array-mode far-field patterns (i.e., coupled-mode theory) and the heuristic, diffraction-grating-like far-field patterns generated by using simple diffraction theory. The correct diffraction-limited lobewidth is determined as a function of array-element number.
identical elements. That allows a comparison between the correct array-mode far-field patterns (i.e., coupled-mode theory) and the heuristic, diffraction-grating-like far-field patterns generated by using simple diffraction theory. The correct diffraction-limited lobewidth is determined as a function of array-element number.Keywords :
Coupled mode analysis; Laser arrays; Phase-locked oscillators; Semiconductor diodes; Closed-form solution; Coupled mode analysis; Diode lasers; Gratings; Laser beams; Optical arrays; Optical diffraction; Pattern analysis; Phased arrays; Semiconductor laser arrays;
fLanguage :
English
Journal_Title :
Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
Publisher :
ieee
ISSN :
0018-9197
Type :
jour
DOI :
10.1109/JQE.1985.1072579
Filename :
1072579
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