Title :
Parametric results of the AlGaInAs quantum-well saturable absorber for use as a passive Q-switch
Author :
Bender, Daniel A. ; Cederberg, Jeffrey G. ; Hebner, Gregory A.
Author_Institution :
Sandia Nat. Labs., Albuquerque, NM, USA
Abstract :
We have successfully designed, built and operated a microlaser based on a AlGaInAs multiple quantum well (MQW) semiconductor saturable absorber (SESA). Optical characterization of the semiconductor absorber, as well as, the microlaser output is presented.
Keywords :
Diode lasers; Indium phosphide; Laboratories; Optical coupling; Optical pulses; Optical pumping; Optical saturation; Pulse measurements; Quantum well devices; Quantum wells;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO) and Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference (QELS), 2010 Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-890-2
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-890-2
