Title :
975-nm single-mode laser source: external coherent combining of two pigtailed laser diodes
Author :
Sabourdy, D. ; Desfarges-Berthelemot, A. ; Kermene, V. ; Barthelemy, A.
Author_Institution :
Inst. de Recherche en Commun. Opt. et Microonde, Limoges, France
Abstract :
We report on the efficient coherent combining up to 85% of two single-mode fiber coupled laser diodes emitting at 975 nm. The combining is performed by an external feedback on the two laser diode cavities through an all-fiber interferometric arrangement based on standard components.
Keywords :
laser cavity resonators; laser feedback; laser modes; light coherence; light interferometry; optical fibre couplers; semiconductor lasers; 975 nm; all-fiber interferometric arrangement; coherent combining; external feedback; fiber coupled laser diodes; laser diode cavities; pigtailed laser diodes; single-mode laser source; Diode lasers; Erbium-doped fiber lasers; Laser excitation; Laser feedback; Laser noise; Mirrors; Optical interferometry; Optical resonators; Pump lasers; Semiconductor lasers; 975-nm single-mode laser source; Coherent combining; interferometer resonator; laser diode;
Journal_Title :
Selected Topics in Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
DOI :
10.1109/JSTQE.2004.835315
