Broad repetition-rate tunable quantum-dot external-cavity passively mode-locked laser with extremely narrow radio frequency linewidth

Ying Ding*, Maria Ana Cataluna, Daniil I. Nikitichev, Igor L. Krestnikov, Daniil A. Livshits, Edik U. Rafailov

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Abstract

We report on a systematic investigation of a repetition-rate-tunable quantum-dot external-cavity passively mode-locked laser with a quasicontinuous frequency tuning range from 1 GHz to a record-low value of 191 MHz. A nearly constant pulse peak power at the different pulse repetition rates is revealed in the continuous frequency tuning range. The trend and optimization of the stable fundamental mode-locking are presented and interpreted. An RF linewidth of a record value of ̃30 Hz is demonstrated, which indicates the low noise operation and high stability of the quantum-dot external-cavity passively mode-locked laser.

Original languageEnglish
Article number062703
JournalApplied Physics Express
Volume4
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jun 2011

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering
  • General Physics and Astronomy

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