Title :
Dynamic simulation of mode-locked quantum-dot lasers
Author :
Rae, A.R. ; Thompson, M.G. ; Penty, R.V. ; White, I.H.
Author_Institution :
Electr. Eng. Div., Cambridge Univ., Cambridge
Abstract :
A dynamic model of passive mode-locking in quantum-dot laser diodes is presented. It is found that in contrast with quantum-well lasers, rapid gain recovery is key for mode-locking of quantum-dot lasers.
Keywords :
laser beams; laser mode locking; laser theory; quantum dot lasers; semiconductor device models; laser dynamic model; laser gain recovery; passive mode-locking; quantum-dot laser diodes; Electrons; Equations; Laser mode locking; Quantum dot lasers; Quantum well lasers; Radiative recombination; Semiconductor lasers; Stationary state; Tunneling; Wavelength measurement; (140.4050) Mode-locked lasers; (140.5960) Semiconductor lasers;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2008 and 2008 Conference on Quantum Electronics and Laser Science. CLEO/QELS 2008. Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-859-9
