Title :
High-power spectral bistability in a multi-section quantum-dot laser under continuous-wave or mode-locked operation
Author :
Nikitichev, I. ; Cataluna, M.A. ; Ding, Y. ; Fedorova, K.A. ; Krestnikov, I. ; Livshits, D. ; Rafailov, E.U.
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Eng., Phys. & Math., Univ. of Dundee, Dundee, UK
Abstract :
Wavelength bistability between 1245nm and 1295nm is demonstrated in a multi-section quantum-dot laser, controlled via the reverse bias on the saturable absorber. Continuous-wave or mode-locked regimes are achieved (output power up to 25mW and 17mW).
Keywords :
laser mode locking; optical bistability; optical saturable absorption; quantum dot lasers; continuous-wave operation; high-power spectral bistability; mode locked operation; multisection quantum dot laser; optical saturable absorber; power 17 mW; power 25 mW; reverse bias; wavelength 1245 nm to 1295 nm; Diode lasers; Laser excitation; Laser mode locking; Power generation; Quantum dot lasers; Quantum dots;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO), 2011 Conference on
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4577-1223-4
