@inproceedings{0fa25af9e11a481db3354f2a7144ce95,
title = "Low-noise monolithic mode-locked semiconductor lasers through low-dimensional structures",
abstract = "The design of a quantum well (QW) based high-saturation energy and low-loss gain region allows a high power density which ensures efficient saturation of the absorber, increases the efficiency, and lowers the noise of monolithic modelocked lasers. This is illustrated though 10 GHz all-active lasers with different number of quantum wells. By comparing a 40 GHz quantum dot and a 40 GHz quantum well laser we discuss the physical difference in the dynamics of the devices. The slow dynamics of quantum dots (QD), results in low self-phase modulation for picosecond pulses and a strong damping of intensity fluctuations, which gives rise to clean optical spectra and very low noise for passive mode-locking.",
keywords = "Device design, Dynamics, Mode-locked lasers, Noise, Quantum confined structures, Semiconductor optical devices",
author = "Kresten Yvind and David Larsson and Jesper M{\o}rk and Hvam, {J{\o}rn M.} and Mark Thompson and Richard Penty and Ian White",
year = "2008",
month = mar,
day = "20",
doi = "10.1117/12.768641",
language = "English",
isbn = "9780819470843",
series = "Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering",
booktitle = "Novel In-Plane Semiconductor Lasers VII",
note = "Novel In-Plane Semiconductor Lasers VII ; Conference date: 21-01-2007 Through 24-01-2007",
}