Monolithic mode-locked quantum dot lasers

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

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Abstract

Monolithic mode-locked laser diodes based on QD active regions are regarded as potentially suitable for a large range of photonic applications due to their compactness, mechanical stability and robustness, high potential repetition rates and low potential jitter. Their inherent properties, such as high differential gain, low chirp and fast saturable absorption have led to demonstration of improved performance over their QW equivalents. Low background loss and the relatively long lengths of quantum dot laser devices also have encouraged studies of mode-locking at repetition rates previously not explored in monolithic devices. Applications include biomedicine, high-speed data transmission, clock signal generation and electro-optic sampling. This paper reviews some of the work at Cambridge on the realization of such devices.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationNovel In-Plane Semiconductor Lasers VII
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 20 Mar 2008
EventNovel In-Plane Semiconductor Lasers VII - San Jose, CA, USA United States
Duration: 21 Jan 200724 Jan 2007

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume6909
ISSN (Print)0277-786X

Conference

ConferenceNovel In-Plane Semiconductor Lasers VII
Country/TerritoryUSA United States
CitySan Jose, CA
Period21/01/0724/01/07

Keywords

  • Mode-locking
  • Pulse generation
  • Quantum-dot

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Condensed Matter Physics

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