Title :
Compact ultrashort pulse lasers based on quantum-dot structures
Author :
Rafailov, E.U. ; Cataluna, M.A.
Author_Institution :
Photonics & Nanosci. Group, Univ. of Dundee, Dundee
Abstract :
In this review we describe how quantum-dot structures have opened up new avenues in ultrafast science and technology, enabling efficient and compact devices for the generation and amplification of ultrashort optical pulses.
Keywords :
optical pulse generation; quantum dots; compact ultrashort pulse lasers; quantum-dot structures; ultrafast science; ultrafast technology; ultrashort optical pulses; Absorption; Laser excitation; Laser mode locking; Optical pulse generation; Optical pulses; Quantum dot lasers; Quantum dots; Semiconductor lasers; Surface emitting lasers; Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers;
Conference_Titel :
IEEE Lasers and Electro-Optics Society, 2008. LEOS 2008. 21st Annual Meeting of the
Conference_Location :
Acapulco
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1931-9
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1932-6
DOI :
10.1109/LEOS.2008.4688693
