Is the statistics of an amplified optical pulse in nonlinear semiconductor optical amplifiers gaussian?

Alberto Bilenca, Gadi Eisenstein

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Abstract

The Fokker-Planck approach is used to study the statistics of optical pulses propagating in semiconductor optical amplifiers where spontaneous emission dominates. The electric field is non-Gaussian for moderate and deep saturation levels.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationQuantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, QELS 2005
PublisherOptical Society of America
ISBN (Print)1557527709, 9781557527707
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2005
Externally publishedYes
EventQuantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, QELS 2005 - Baltimore, MD, United States
Duration: 22 May 200522 May 2005

Publication series

NameOptics InfoBase Conference Papers
ISSN (Electronic)2162-2701

Conference

ConferenceQuantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, QELS 2005
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBaltimore, MD
Period22/05/0522/05/05

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Instrumentation
  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics

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