Unlocking Dynamical Diversity: Optical Feedback Effects on Semiconductor Lasers - Hardcover

Deborah M. Kane; K. Alan Shore

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 047085619X ISBN 13: 9780470856192

Publisher: Wiley, 2005

Synopsis

Applications of semiconductor lasers with optical feedback systems are driving rapid developments in theoretical and experimental research. The very broad wavelength-gain-bandwidth of semiconductor lasers combined with frequency-filtered, strong optical feedback create the tunable, single frequency laser systems utilised in telecommunications, environmental sensing, measurement and control. Those with weak to moderate optical feedback lead to the chaotic semiconductor lasers of private communication. This resource illustrates the diversity of dynamic laser states and the technological applications thereof, presenting a timely synthesis of current findings, and providing the roadmap for exploiting their future potential.
* Provides theory-based explanations underpinned by a vast range of experimental studies on optical feedback, including conventional, phase conjugate and frequency- filtered feedback in standard, commercial and single-stripe semiconductor lasers
* Includes the classic Lang-Kobayashi equation model, through to more recent theory, with new developments in techniques for solving delay differential equations and bifurcation analysis
* Explores developments in self-mixing interferometry to produce sub-nanometre sensitivity in path-length measurements
* Reviews tunable single frequency semiconductor lasers and systems and their diverse range of applications in sensing and optical communications
* Emphasises the importance of synchronised chaotic semiconductor lasers using optical feedback and private communications systems

Unlocking Dynamical Diversity illustrates all theory using real world examples gleaned from international cutting-edge research. Such an approach appeals to industry professionals working in semiconductor lasers, laser physics and laser applications and is essential reading for researchers and postgraduates in these fields.

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About the Author

Deborah M. Kane is the editor of Unlocking Dynamical Diversity: Optical Feedback Effects on Semiconductor Lasers, published by Wiley.

K. Alan Shore is the editor of Unlocking Dynamical Diversity: Optical Feedback Effects on Semiconductor Lasers, published by Wiley.

From the Back Cover

Applications of semiconductor lasers with optical feedback systems are driving rapid developments in theoretical and experimental research. The very broad wavelength-gain-bandwidth of semiconductor lasers combined with frequency-filtered, strong optical feedback create the tunable, single frequency laser systems utilised in telecommunications, environmental sensing, measurement and control. Those with weak to moderate optical feedback lead to the chaotic semiconductor lasers of private communication. This resource illustrates the diversity of dynamic laser states and the technological applications thereof, presenting a timely synthesis of current findings, and providing the roadmap for exploiting their future potential.

• Provides theory-based explanations underpinned by a vast range of experimental studies on optical feedback, including conventional, phase conjugate and frequency- filtered feedback in standard, commercial and single-stripe semiconductor lasers
• Includes the classic Lang-Kobayashi equation model, through to more recent theory, with new developments in techniques for solving delay differential equations and bifurcation analysis
• Explores developments in self-mixing interferometry to produce sub-nanometre sensitivity in path-length measurements
• Reviews tunable single frequency semiconductor lasers and systems and their diverse range of applications in sensing and optical communications
• Emphasises the importance of synchronised chaotic semiconductor lasers using optical feedback and private communications systems

Unlocking Dynamical Diversity illustrates all theory using real world examples gleaned from international cutting-edge research. Such an approach appeals to industry professionals working in semiconductor lasers, laser physics and laser applications and is essential reading for researchers and postgraduates in these fields.

• Provides theory-based explanations underpinned by a vast range of experimental studies on optical feedback, including conventional, phase conjugate and frequency- filtered feedback in standard, commercial and single-stripe semiconductor lasers
• Includes the classic Lang-Kobayashi equation model, through to more recent theory, with new developments in techniques for solving delay differential equations and bifurcation analysis
• Explores developments in self-mixing interferometry to produce sub-nanometre sensitivity in path-length measurements
• Reviews tunable single frequency semiconductor lasers and systems and their diverse range of applications in sensing and optical communications
• Emphasises the importance of synchronised chaotic semiconductor lasers using optical feedback and private communications systems

Unlocking Dynamical Diversity illustrates all theory using real world examples gleaned from international cutting-edge research. Such an approach appeals to industry professionals working in semiconductor lasers, laser physics and laser applications and is essential reading for researchers and postgraduates in these fields.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wiley
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 047085619X
• ISBN 13: 9780470856192
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 368