Title :
Dynamic response of colliding-pulse mode-locked quantum-well lasers
Author :
Zhang, L.M. ; Carroll, J.E.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Eng., Cambridge Univ., UK
fDate :
2/1/1995 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The colliding-pulse mode-locked scheme, using quantum-well semiconductor lasers, has been reported to be useful for the generation of short optical pulses with a high repetition rate. In this paper, the large signal dynamic process of a monolithic colliding-pulse mode-locked laser diode is simulated using a large signal laser model. The refractive index changes induced by variations of the carrier density and the standing wave effect in the saturable absorber have been taken into account in the simulation
Keywords :
carrier density; high-speed optical techniques; laser mode locking; laser theory; optical saturable absorption; quantum well lasers; refractive index; simulation; carrier density; colliding-pulse mode-locked quantum-well lasers; dynamic response; high repetition rate; large signal dynamic process; monolithic colliding-pulse mode-locked laser diode; quantum-well semiconductor lasers; refractive index changes; saturable absorber; short optical pulses; simulated; standing wave effect; Charge carrier density; Frequency; Laser mode locking; Optical pulse generation; Optical pulses; Optical waveguides; Quantum well lasers; Semiconductor lasers; Signal processing; Spontaneous emission;
Journal_Title :
Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
