External-cavity mode-locked quantum-dot lasers for low repetition rate, sub-picosecond pulse generation

M. Xia; M. G. Thompson; R. V. Penty; I. H. White

External-cavity mode-locked quantum-dot lasers for low repetition rate, sub-picosecond pulse generation

M. Xia, M. G. Thompson, R. V. Penty, I. H. White

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University of Cambridge

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Abstract

External-cavity mode-locking of a quantum-dot laser is demonstrated with record-low repetition-rates of 310MHz, and harmonic repetition-rates up to 4GHz. Fourier-limited 930fs pulse generation is achieved. The pulse-energy of ~0.45pJ is independent of operating conditions.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, CLEO 2008
Publisher	Optical Society of America
ISBN (Print)	9781557528599
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2008
Event	Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, CLEO 2008 - San Jose, CA, USA United States Duration: 4 May 2008 → 9 May 2008

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Conference	Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, CLEO 2008
Country/Territory	USA United States
City	San Jose, CA
Period	4/05/08 → 9/05/08

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Instrumentation
Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics

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