Title :
270GHz, 580fs optical pulse generation from a single-section quantum-dash Fabry-Pérot laser using frequency multiplication
Author :
Xia, M. ; Kwok, C.H. ; Thompson, M.G. ; Penty, R.V. ; White, I.H. ; Van Dijk, Frédéric ; Enard, Alain ; Lelarge, Francois ; Duan, Guang-Hua
Author_Institution :
Eng. Dept., Univ. of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
Abstract :
Pulse generation from a mode-locked single-section 1.55 mum quantum-dash FP laser is demonstrated under continuous-wave operation. A 270 GHz, 580 fs pulse train is achieved by applying frequency multiplication using fiber dispersion.
Keywords :
laser mode locking; optical fibre dispersion; optical frequency conversion; optical pulse generation; quantum dash lasers; continuous wave operation; fiber dispersion; frequency 270 GHz; frequency multiplication; mode locked single section quantum dash laser; optical pulse generation; single section quantum dash Fabry Perot; time 580 fs; Fiber lasers; Frequency conversion; Laser feedback; Laser mode locking; Optical fiber dispersion; Optical pulse generation; Optical pulses; Optical signal processing; Pulse generation; Semiconductor lasers; (140.4050) Mode-locked lasers; (140.5960) Semiconductor lasers;
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
