High-power versatile picosecond pulse generation from mode-locked quantum-dot laser diodes

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.

Publication DOI: https://doi.org/10.1109/JSTQE.2011.2141119
Divisions: College of Engineering & Physical Sciences > Aston Institute of Photonics Technology (AIPT)
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Publication ISSN: 1077-260X
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Published Date: 2011-09
Published Online Date: 2011-05-19
Authors: Cataluna, Maria A.
Ding, Ying
Nikitichev, Daniil I.
Fedorova, Ksenia A. (ORCID Profile 0000-0002-2765-9951)
Rafailov, Edik U. (ORCID Profile 0000-0002-4152-0120)

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