Abstract

The pulse response of the individual modes of laser diode arrays is examined. We have recently observed considerable power sharing over an extended period of time among the modes of these lasers. The amplitudes of the modes can increase or decrease as much as 35 % for a period of 60 ns. This is important when considering these lasers for communication devices where the receiver samples are only part of a dispersed optical beam.

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