Temperature dependence of pulse duration in a mode-locked quantum-dot laser: Experiment and theory

Maria Ana Cataluna*, E. A. Viktorov, Paul Mandel, Wilson Sibbett, Daniil A. Livshits, A. R. Kovsh, Edik U. Rafailov

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Abstract

We demonstrate, experimentally and theoretically, that in a mode-locked two-section quantum-dot laser, the pulsewidth decreases with temperature. The primary cause is the increase of carrier capture rate with temperature, leading to a faster absorption recovery.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication19th Annual Meeting of the IEEE Lasers and Electro-Optics Society, LEOS
Pages798-799
Number of pages2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2007
Event19th Annual Meeting of the IEEE Lasers and Electro-Optics Society, LEOS - Montreal, QC, Canada
Duration: 29 Oct 20062 Nov 2006

Conference

Conference19th Annual Meeting of the IEEE Lasers and Electro-Optics Society, LEOS
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityMontreal, QC
Period29/10/062/11/06

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
  • Control and Systems Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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