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

Ding, Y., Cataluna, M. A., Nikitichev, D., Krestnikov, I., Livshits, D. and Rafailov, E. (2011) Broad repetition-rate tunable quantum-dot external-cavity passively mode-locked laser with extremely narrow radio frequency linewidth. Applied Physics Express, 4(6), 062703. (doi: 10.1143/APEX.4.062703)

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Publisher's URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1143/APEX.4.062703

Abstract

We report on a systematic investigation of a repetition-rate-tunable quantum-dot external-cavity passively mode-locked laser with a quasi-continuous 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.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Ding, Dr Ying
Authors: Ding, Y., Cataluna, M. A., Nikitichev, D., Krestnikov, I., Livshits, D., and Rafailov, E.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Electronics and Nanoscale Engineering
Journal Name:Applied Physics Express
Publisher:IOP Publishing
ISSN:1882-0778
ISSN (Online):1882-0786

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