Title :
RF linewidth narrowing in quantum-dash-based passive mode-locked lasers using optical feedback
Author :
Merghem, K. ; Azouigui, S. ; Akrout, A. ; Martinez, A. ; Lelarge, F. ; Shen, A. ; Duan, G.H. ; Aubin, G. ; Ramdane, A.
Author_Institution :
Lab. for Photonics & Nanostruct., CNRS, Marcoussis, France
Abstract :
We report on the effect of external optical feedback on a quantum-dash-based passive mode-locked laser. We demonstrate a RF linewidth narrowing from 5.5 kHz to 800 Hz at a 10 GHz frequency.
Keywords :
laser mode locking; optical feedback; quantum dash lasers; spectral line narrowing; RF linewidth narrowing effect; frequency 10 GHz; optical feedback; quantum-dash-based passive mode-locked laser; Laser feedback; Laser mode locking; Laser noise; Optical attenuators; Optical feedback; Optical harmonic generation; Optical noise; Optical pulse generation; Radio frequency; Semiconductor lasers; (140.4050) Mode-locked lasers; (250.5590) Quantum-well, -wire and -dot devices;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2009 and 2009 Conference on Quantum electronics and Laser Science Conference. CLEO/QELS 2009. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-869-8
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-869-8
