Title :
Dual-mode quantum dot laser operating in the excited state
Author :
Grillot, F. ; Naderi, N.A. ; Wright, J.B. ; Rahimi, N. ; Raghunathan, R. ; Crowley, M.T. ; Lester, L.F.
Abstract :
A two-color laser operating in the excited states of a quantum dot is realized by asymmetric pumping and external feedback stabilization. A mode separation ranging from 1.3-THz to 3.6-THz is demonstrated.
Keywords :
excited states; gallium arsenide; indium compounds; laser feedback; laser modes; laser stability; optical pumping; quantum dot lasers; two-photon processes; InAs-InGaAs; asymmetric pumping; dual-mode lasing; excited state; external feedback stabilization; frequency 1.3 THz to 3.6 THz; mode separation; quantum dot laser; two-color laser; Laser feedback; Laser modes; Optical feedback; Optical pumping; Pump lasers; Quantum dot lasers;
Conference_Titel :
Photonics Conference (PHO), 2011 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Arlington, VA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-8940-4
DOI :
10.1109/PHO.2011.6110477
