Multimode interference (MMI) 3 dB couplers and MMI power combiners have been integrated with compact InP/InGaAsP ring lasers (R=150 μm). Radiative loss from the curves is small, and MMI 3 dB couplers are shown to be more efficient than conventional Y junctions. In addition, we demonstrate improved efficiency by combining counterpropagating beams in a single output by means of a MMI combiner. Single mode spectral behavior, with 35 dB side mode suppression, has been measured and is explained as resulting from coupled cavities.
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