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Observation of multi-path interference in broad-area semiconductor lasers with optical feedback

Tachikawa et al., 2009

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721056732861871069
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Tachikawa T
Shogenji R
Ohtsubo J
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Multi-path interference effects induced by optical feedback in broad-area semiconductor lasers is experimentally studied. An external mirror and an internal laser cavity form a closed composite optical feedback loop. For a very small tilt of the external mirror for the exit facet …
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