Dependence of emission wavelength on cavity length and facet reflectivities in multiple quantum well semiconductor lasers

Abstract
The spectral emission characteristics of multiple quantum well semiconductor lasers of the Fabry–Perot type are a strong function of laser cavity length and mirror reflectivities. 15 nm theoretically predicted wavelength shifts were validated experimentally. This has immediate applications in the development of semiconductor laser-pumped solid-state lasers, where accurate control of the semiconductor laser pump spectral emission is essential.