Steady-state Ab Initio Laser Theory: Generalizations and Analytic Results

Details Steady-state Ab Initio Laser Theory: Generalizations and Analytic Results Steady-state Ab Initio Laser Theory: Generalizations and Analytic Results

2010-08-03

arxiv.org/abs/1008.0628v2

Phys. Rev. A 82, 063824 (2010)

Physics

Optics

17 pages, 11 figures

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We improve the steady-state ab initio laser theory (SALT) of Tureci et al. by expressing its fundamental self-consistent equation in a basis set of threshold constant flux states that contains the exact threshold lasing mode. For cavities with non-uniform index and/or non-uniform gain, the new basis set allows the steady-state lasing properties to be computed with much greater efficiency. This formulation of the SALT can be solved in the single-pole approximation, which gives the intensities and thresholds, including the effects of nonlinear hole-burning interactions to all orders, with negligible computational effort. The approximation yields a number of analytic predictions, including a "gain-clamping" transition at which strong modal interactions suppress all higher modes. We show that the single-pole approximation agrees well with exact SALT calculations, particularly for high-Q cavities. Within this range of validity, it provides an extraordinarily efficient technique for modeling realistic and complex lasers.

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