DocumentCode :
1108905
Title :
Accuracy of Petermann´s K-factor in the theory of semiconductor lasers
Author :
Mashade, M.E. ; Arnaud, J.
Author_Institution :
CNRS, Montpellier Cédex, France
Volume :
22
Issue :
4
fYear :
1986
fDate :
4/1/1986 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage :
505
Lastpage :
508
Abstract :
Petermann has proposed that the classical formula for the linewidth of a laser be multiplied by a factor 
in the case of gain-guided semiconductor lasers [1]. The concept of power in the mode used by that author, however, is not well defined in a waveguide with gain [2], and his theory is therefore opened to question [3]. The analysis given here avoids this difficulty and nevertheless agrees with Petermann\´s result. This is because spatial mode filtering is strong in oscillating lasers.
in the case of gain-guided semiconductor lasers [1]. The concept of power in the mode used by that author, however, is not well defined in a waveguide with gain [2], and his theory is therefore opened to question [3]. The analysis given here avoids this difficulty and nevertheless agrees with Petermann\´s result. This is because spatial mode filtering is strong in oscillating lasers.Keywords :
Semiconductor lasers; Admittance; Frequency; Laser modes; Laser theory; Mirrors; Optical propagation; Semiconductor lasers; Slabs; Spontaneous emission; Waveguide lasers;
fLanguage :
English
Journal_Title :
Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
Publisher :
ieee
ISSN :
0018-9197
Type :
jour
DOI :
10.1109/JQE.1986.1072997
Filename :
1072997
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