An FDTD algorithm for simulation of EM waves propagation in laser with static and dynamic gain models

Ahmad Al-Jabr, Mohammad A. Alsunaidi, Boon S. Ooi

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Abstract

This paper presents methods of simulating gain media in the finite difference time-domain (FDTD) algorithm utilizing a generalized polarization formulation. The gain can be static or dynamic. For static gain, Lorentzian and non-Lorentzian models are presented and tested. For the dynamic gain, rate equations for two-level and four-level models are incorporated in the FDTD scheme. The simulation results conform with the expected behavior of wave amplification and dynamic population inversion.
Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2013 Saudi International Electronics, Communications and Photonics Conference
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
ISBN (Print)9781467361958
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 11 2013

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