Title :
Effects of mirror reflectivity in a distributed-feedback laser
Author :
Chinn, Stephen R.
Author_Institution :
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Lexington, MA, USA
fDate :
6/1/1973 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The linear coupled-wave analysis of a distributed-feedback laser is presented for nonzero reflectivity at the ends of the lasing medium. Numerical results are given for the case of real coupling coefficients and the threshold behavior, as the reflectivity effects dominate, is described.
Keywords :
Equations; Laser modes; Laser theory; Mirrors; Optical coupling; Optical devices; Optical feedback; Optical refraction; Reflectivity; Stimulated emission;
Journal_Title :
Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
DOI :
10.1109/JQE.1973.1077551
