Coupling effects in the dynamic behavior of two laterally coupled semiconductor lasers

Abstract

In this work we present a study of the dynamic behavior and main characteristics of a two laterally coupled semiconductor laser arrays by numerical analysis. Laterally coupled semiconductor laser arrays are complex laser structures that have great interest due to their small size, compact, high-speed modulation and high power-emission. We present a study of the parameters that affect the dynamic behavior of the lateral coupled semiconductor laser arrays described by a rate equation model.