Title :
All-diode generation and amplification of 10 GHz pulse-trains from coupled-cavity mode-locked lasers using Slab-Coupled Waveguide Amplifiers
Author :
Davila-Rodriguez, Josue ; Williams, Charles ; Delfyett, Peter J. ; Plant, Jason J. ; Juodawlkis, Paul W.
Author_Institution :
Coll. of Opt. & Photonics, Univ. of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, USA
Abstract :
In conclusion, we have built and characterized a SCOWA-based system that produces low-noise, 10 GHz pulse-trains with output power up to 0.39 W, with an external amplification stage, using only electrically pumped diodes. The timing jitter is ~6 fs. Given that the shot noise can potentially be reduced if the total output power is considered, the timing jitter integrated to the Nyquist frequency can be as low as ~7-8 with the current mode-locked laser.
Keywords :
laser mode locking; optical pumping; semiconductor lasers; Nyquist frequency; SCOWA-based system; all-diode generation; coupled-cavity mode-locked lasers; electrically pumped diodes; external amplification stage; frequency 10 GHz; power 0.39 W; pulse-trains; shot noise; slab-coupled waveguide amplifiers; timing jitter; Laser mode locking; Optical amplifiers; Optical attenuators; Optical fiber amplifiers; Stimulated emission;
Conference_Titel :
Avionics, Fiber- Optics and Photonics Technology Conference (AVFOP), 2012 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Cocoa Beach, FL
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4577-0757-5
DOI :
10.1109/AVFOP.2012.6344083
