Phase Locking Fluctuations of 25 Coupled Fiber Lasers

Micha Nixon, Moti Fridman, Rami Pugatch, Asher A. Friesem, Nir Davidson

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Abstract

Phase locking of coupled fiber lasers requires that there exists at least one longitudinal-mode common to all lasers within their bandwidth. As the number of coupled lasers increases, the probability of finding such a longitudinal-mode drops exponentially [1]. Nevertheless, since the length and the corresponding longitudinal-modes of each fiber laser fluctuate randomly due to acoustic and thermal noises, there is a finite probability for having an instantaneous common longitudinal-mode. Due to mode competition, when such a rare event occurs, the lasers lock to this specific longitudinal-mode, resulting in a high fringe visibility interference pattern [2].

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2011 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics Europe and 12th European Quantum Electronics Conference, CLEO EUROPE/EQEC 2011
DOIs
StatePublished - 22 May 2011
Externally publishedYes
Event2011 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics Europe and 12th European Quantum Electronics Conference, CLEO EUROPE/EQEC 2011 - Munich, Germany
Duration: 22 May 201126 May 2011

Publication series

NameOptics InfoBase Conference Papers
ISSN (Electronic)2162-2701

Conference

Conference2011 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics Europe and 12th European Quantum Electronics Conference, CLEO EUROPE/EQEC 2011
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityMunich
Period22/05/1126/05/11

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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