Which problem worsens when mode-hop occurs in lasers?

💡 Explanation

Mode-hop induces fluctuations in the laser's wavelength. This causes reduced temporal coherence because it interrupts stable, single-frequency emission; therefore A is correct, rather than affecting beam divergence, output power, or leading to linewidth narrowing.

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