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Spectral Characteristics of Semiconductor Diode Lasers

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Physics of New Laser Sources

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Abstract

The spectral linewidth and phase noise characteristics of single-frequency semiconductor diode lasers have become quite important for application to such areas as frequency standards, fiber optical sensors, laser gyros, and optical communications. This work describes the spectral broadening mechanisms which have been observed for monolithic (GaAl)As and lead-salt diode lasers as well as the spectral characteristics of external-cavity controlled (GaAl)As diode lasers.

This work was sponsored by the Department of the Air Force.

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  1. Lincoln Laboratory, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Lexington, Massachusetts, 02173-0073, USA

    A. Mooradian

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  1. Bryn Mawr College, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, USA

    Neal B. Abraham

  2. University of Florence and National Institute of Optics, Florence, Italy

    F. T. Arecchi

  3. Lincoln Laboratory, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Lexington, Massachusetts, USA

    Aram Mooradian

  4. C.I.S.E. (Center of Information, Studies and Experiments), Segrate, Milan, Italy

    Alberto Sona

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Mooradian, A. (1985). Spectral Characteristics of Semiconductor Diode Lasers. In: Abraham, N.B., Arecchi, F.T., Mooradian, A., Sona, A. (eds) Physics of New Laser Sources. NATO ASI Series. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-6187-0_11

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