Title :
Reconfigurable, multi-section quantum dot mode-locked lasers
Author :
Lester, L.F. ; Lin, C.-Y. ; Li, Y. ; Kim, J.H. ; Christodoulou, C.G.
Author_Institution :
Center for High Technol. Mater., Univ. of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, USA
Abstract :
The optical characterization and applications of quantum dot mode-locked lasers constructed using a reconfigurable, unit-cell approach are discussed including diverse waveform generation, optical to RF signal conversion, and optimal laser layout design.
Keywords :
laser mode locking; quantum dot lasers; diverse waveform generation; optical characterization; optical signal conversion; optimal laser layout design; quantum dot mode-locked lasers; Broadband antennas; Laser mode locking; Microwave generation; Optical materials; Optical pumping; Optical saturation; Quantum dot lasers; Radio frequency; Semiconductor laser arrays; Semiconductor lasers;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO) and Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference (QELS), 2010 Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-890-2
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-890-2
