Title :
An exact formulation of coupled-mode theory for coupled-cavity lasers
Author :
Lang, Robert J. ; Yariv, Amnon
Author_Institution :
California Inst. of Technol., Pasadena, CA, USA
Abstract :
Coupled-mode rate equations for coupled-cavity lasers are derived using a novel approach. The method, based on the Mittag-Leffler theorem, is exact. The coupling coefficients are compared to those derived by several different approximations.<>
Keywords :
laser cavity resonators; optical couplers; Mittag-Leffler theorem; coupled-cavity lasers; coupled-mode theory; Equations; Fiber lasers; Laser feedback; Laser modes; Laser theory; Optical bistability; Optical coupling; Optical feedback; Optical resonators; Semiconductor lasers;
Journal_Title :
Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
