Title :
Regimes of mode-locking in tapered quantum dot laser diodes
Author :
Thompson, M.G. ; Penty, R.V. ; White, I.H.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Eng., Univ. of Cambridge, Cambridge
Abstract :
Mode-locking regimes in a tapered quantum-dot laser diode are investigated. A range of distinctly different operating regimes are identified, including ultra-short pulse and dual wavelength mode-locking. Fourier-limited 360 fs pulse generation is achieved.
Keywords :
laser beams; laser mode locking; optical pulse generation; quantum dot lasers; Fourier-limited pulse generation; dual wavelength mode locking; tapered quantum dot laser diodes; time 360 fs; ultra-short pulse; Autocorrelation; Diode lasers; Gallium arsenide; Laser mode locking; Optical pulse generation; Optical waveguides; Pulse generation; Quantum dot lasers; Quantum well lasers; Semiconductor lasers;
Conference_Titel :
Semiconductor Laser Conference, 2008. ISLC 2008. IEEE 21st International
Conference_Location :
Sorrento
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1782-7
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1783-4
DOI :
10.1109/ISLC.2008.4635992
