Statistical theory of the multistable external-feedback laser

Daan Lenstra

doi:10.1016/0030-4018(91)90640-Y

Statistical theory of the multistable external-feedback laser

Daan Lenstra

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Abstract

A single-mode laser subject to weak external optical feedback is a multi-stable system with regard to the selection of external modes. A statistical equilibrium theory is constructed based on the introduction of a characteristic "thermodynamic" potential from which several features such as, operation frequencies, stability, external mode switching statistics and linewidth narrowing factors immediately follow.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	209-214
Number of pages	6
Journal	Optics Communications
Volume	81
Issue number	3-4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0030-4018(91)90640-Y
Publication status	Published - 15 Feb 1991

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