Hybrid integrated low-noise linear chirp frequency-modulated continuous-wave laser source based on self-injection to an external cavity

Liwei Tang; Hongxiang Jia; Shuai Shao; Sigang Yang; Hongwei Chen; Minghua Chen

doi:10.1364/PRJ.428837

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