High-Power Versatile Picosecond Pulse Generation from Mode-Locked Quantum-Dot Laser Diodes

Maria Ana Cataluna, Ying Ding, Daniil I. Nikitichev, Ksenia A. Fedorova, Edik U. Rafailov

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    Abstract

    This paper presents the current status of our research in mode-locked quantum-dot edge-emitting laser diodes, particularly highlighting the recent progress in spectral and temporal versatility of both monolithic and external-cavity laser configurations. Spectral versatility is demonstrated through broadband tunability and novel mode-locking regimes that involve distinct spectral bands, such as dual-wavelength mode-locking, and robust high-power wavelength bistability. Broad tunability of the pulse repetition rate is also demonstrated for an external-cavity mode-locked quantum-dot laser, revealing a nearly constant pulse peak power at different pulse repetition rates. High-energy and low-noise pulse generations are demonstrated for low-pulse repetition rates. These recent advances confirm the potential of quantum-dot lasers as versatile, compact, and low-cost sources of ultrashort pulses.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)1302-1310
    Number of pages9
    JournalIEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Quantum Electronics
    Volume17
    Issue number5
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2011

    Keywords

    • Laser mode-locking
    • laser tuning
    • optical pulses
    • quantum dot lasers
    • wavelength bistability
    • MODELOCKED LASER
    • WAVELENGTH BISTABILITY
    • SEMICONDUCTOR-LASER
    • AMPLIFIERS
    • GHZ
    • AMPLIFICATION
    • DYNAMICS
    • LOCKING

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