Raman Laser Switching Induced by Cascaded Light Scattering
arXiv:1902.02487 · doi:10.1002/lpor.201900138
Abstract
We show that, in multimode Raman lasers, cascaded light scattering (CLS) not only extends the optical frequency range, but could also modulate the laser dynamics. The origin of this phenomenon is based on the fact that many Raman lasing modes are directly correlated through CLS. The coupled-mode equations only describe single-mode cascaded Raman lasers and are insufficient for describing the multimode case. In this work, we introduce additional terms to account for intermodal interaction and, thence, reveal the physical mechanism behind the mode-switching phenomenon. Additionally, mode-switching controlled solely by a single-mode pump in whispering gallery mode (WGM) silica Raman lasers is demonstrated. As the intracavity pump power is increased, laser switching happens between two adjacent WGMs in the same mode family.
arXiv comment5 pages, 3 figures
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