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Controlling High-Speed Instabilities in Semiconductor Lasers

Authors: Daniel J. Gauthier; DUKE UNIV DURHAM NC DEPT OF PHYSICS
Abstract:
We developed and characterized external-cavity semiconductor lasers as paradigms for complexity in optical systems. We measured precisely the properties of these lasers to elucidate the origin of low-dimensional chaotic behavior that occurs in these devices and developed models that accurately reflect the observed dynamics. Based on our findings, we developed and characterized high-speed techniques for controlling and synchronizing the laser dynamics.

Limitations: APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE
Description: Final rept. 1995-98
Pages: 10
Report Date: JUN 1998
Contract Number: F29601-95-K-0058
Report Number: A788053
Keywords relating to this report:
*SEMICONDUCTOR LASERS
AIR FORCE RESEARCH
CHAOS
DYNAMICS
INSTABILITY
MODELS
OPTICAL EQUIPMENT
SYNCHRONIZATION_ELECTRONICS_
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