Coherent combining of the output of two semiconductor lasers using optical phase-lock loops.
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We have experimentally demonstrated current-injection optical phase-lock loops (OPLLs) based on commercial single-section semiconductor distributed-feedback (DFB) lasers. Using two parallel OPLLs, we have obtained 87% efficient coherent power combining of the two DFB lasers. The rms differential phase error between the two lasers is about 30 degrees .
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Optics letters
دوره 32 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2007