Low-noise monolithic mode-locked semiconductor lasers through low-dimensional structures

Kresten Yvind; David Larsson; Jesper Mørk; Jørn M. Hvam; Mark Thompson; Richard Penty; Ian White

doi:10.1117/12.768641

31 January 2008 Low-noise monolithic mode-locked semiconductor lasers through low-dimensional structures

Kresten Yvind, David Larsson, Jesper Mørk, Jørn M. Hvam, Mark Thompson, Richard Penty, Ian White

Proceedings Volume 6909, Novel In-Plane Semiconductor Lasers VII; 69090A (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.768641
Event: Integrated Optoelectronic Devices 2008, 2008, San Jose, California, United States

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.

Citation Download Citation

Kresten Yvind, David Larsson, Jesper Mørk, Jørn M. Hvam, Mark Thompson, Richard Penty, and Ian White "Low-noise monolithic mode-locked semiconductor lasers through low-dimensional structures", Proc. SPIE 6909, Novel In-Plane Semiconductor Lasers VII, 69090A (31 January 2008); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.768641

ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE

INSTITUTIONAL
Select your institution to access the SPIE Digital Library.

SELECT YOUR INSTITUTION

PERSONAL
Sign in with your SPIE account to access your personal subscriptions or to use specific features such as save to my library, sign up for alerts, save searches, etc.

PERSONAL SIGN IN

No SPIE Account? Create one

PURCHASE THIS CONTENT

SUBSCRIBE TO DIGITAL LIBRARY

50 downloads per 1-year subscription

Members: $195

Non-members: $335 ADD TO CART

25 downloads per 1 - year subscription

Members: $145

Non-members: $250 ADD TO CART

PURCHASE SINGLE ARTICLE

Includes PDF, HTML & Video, when available