Title :
31% DC to RF differential efficiency using monolithic quantum dot passively mode-locked lasers
Author :
Lin, C.-Y. ; Naderi, N.A. ; Chiragh, F. ; Kim, J.H. ; Christodoulou, C.G. ; Lester, L.F. ; Xin, Y.C.
Author_Institution :
Center for High Technol. Mater., Univ. of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, USA
Abstract :
31% DC to RF differential efficiency of the mode-locked laser´s output electrical signal is reported for the first time. The external quantum efficiency of the saturable absorber and the operating regime are also analyzed.
Keywords :
laser mode locking; quantum dot lasers; DC; RF; differential efficiency; electrical signal; external quantum efficiency; monolithic quantum dot passively mode-locked lasers; saturable absorber; Laser mode locking; Masers; Optical pulse generation; Optical pulses; Photoconductivity; Pump lasers; Quantum dot lasers; RF signals; Radio frequency; Semiconductor lasers; (140.4050) Mode-locked lasers; (140.5960) Semiconductor lasers; (350.4010) Microwaves;
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
