Title :
External-cavity mode-locked quantum-dot lasers for low repetition rate, sub-picosecond pulse generation
Author :
Xia, M. ; Thompson, M.G. ; Penty, R.V. ; White, I.H.
Author_Institution :
Electr. Eng. Div., Univ. of Cambridge, Cambridge
Abstract :
External-cavity mode-locking of a quantum-dot laser is demonstrated with record-low repetition-rates of 310 MHz, and harmonic repetition-rates up to 4 GHz. Fourier-limited 930 fs pulse generation is achieved. The pulse-energy of ~0.45 pJ is independent of operating conditions.
Keywords :
laser cavity resonators; laser mode locking; optical harmonic generation; optical pulse generation; quantum dot lasers; Fourier-limited pulse generation; external cavity mode locking; frequency 310 MHz; quantum dot lasers; subpicosecond pulse generation; time 930 fs; Laser mode locking; Lenses; Mirrors; Optical coupling; Optical pulse generation; Optical pulses; Pulse generation; Quantum dot lasers; Quantum well lasers; Semiconductor lasers; (140.4050) Mode-locked lasers; (140.5960) Semiconductor lasers;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2008 and 2008 Conference on Quantum Electronics and Laser Science. CLEO/QELS 2008. Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-859-9
