Abstract
We propose a rate equations model for the description of a multilongitudinal mode semiconductor laser. We show how usually disregarded effects such as parametric interaction, carrier-diffusion and interference between the fields of the different longitudinal modes play an important role in the final operating characteristics of the laser. Parametric interaction induces a non-trivial distribution of spectral power among different cavity modes.
Interference results in nonlinear gain terms in the equations, which favour longer wavelengths versus shorter ones. Carrier-diffusion is regulating the magnitude of such effects. In the limit of very strong diffusion, previous rate equations models are recovered.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 11th Annual Symposium of the IEEE/LEOS Benelux Chapter, 30 November - 1 December 2006, Eindhoven, The Netherlands |
Editors | A.M.J. Koonen, X.J.M. Leijtens |
Place of Publication | Eindhoven |
Publisher | Technische Universiteit Eindhoven |
Pages | 141-144 |
ISBN (Print) | 90-6144-989-8 |
Publication status | Published - 2006 |
Event | 11th Annual Symposium of the IEEE/LEOS Benelux Chapter - Eindhoven, Netherlands Duration: 30 Nov 2006 → 1 Dec 2006 |
Conference
Conference | 11th Annual Symposium of the IEEE/LEOS Benelux Chapter |
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Country/Territory | Netherlands |
City | Eindhoven |
Period | 30/11/06 → 1/12/06 |