Laser Diode Linewidth
1. Introduction
1.1 Definition
1.2 Importance
2. Factors Affecting Linewidth
2.1 Quantum Mechanical Effects
2.2 Thermal Effects
2.3 Noise
2.4 Coupling Effects
3. Quantum Mechanical Effects
3.1 Spontaneous Emission
3.2 Stimulated Emission
3.3 Optical Gain
3.4 Level Broadening
4. Thermal Effects
4.1 Temperature Dependence of Gain
4.2 Thermal Noise
4.3 Thermal Lensing
5. Noise
5.1 Intensity Noise
5.2 Phase Noise
6. Coupling Effects
6.1 Optical Feedback
6.2 Frequency Noise Coupling
7. Measurement and Control of Linewidth
7.1 Linewidth Measurement Techniques
7.2 Linewidth Control Techniques
8. Applications of Narrow Linewidth Lasers
8.1 Coherent Communications
8.2 Precision Metrology
8.3 Optical Frequency Standards
8.4 Nonlinear Optics
9. Conclusion
