Analysis of dynamics of monolithic passively mode-locked laser diodes under external periodic excitation

Avrutin, E.A., Arnold, J.M. and Marsh, J.M. (1996) Analysis of dynamics of monolithic passively mode-locked laser diodes under external periodic excitation. IEE Proceedings: Optoelectronics, 143(1), pp. 81-88. (doi: 10.1049/ip-opt:19960175)

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Abstract

A distributed time-domain model is used for numerical analysis of the dynamics of a passively mode-locked laser diode under external modulation at a frequency close to the round-trip frequency of the laser. Dynamical regimes of the laser, such as synchronisation locking, quasilocking and RF frequency mixing, are studied. For the locked regime, steady-state parameters are defined, the crucial role of group-velocity dispersion in achieving locking is demonstrated and stages of the locking dynamics and corresponding time constants are identified.

Item Type:Articles
Additional Information:This work was supported by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (grant number GR/H/82471).
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Marsh, Professor John and Arnold, Professor John
Authors: Avrutin, E.A., Arnold, J.M., and Marsh, J.M.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Electronics and Nanoscale Engineering
Journal Name:IEE Proceedings: Optoelectronics
Publisher:Institution of Engineering and Technology
ISSN:1350-2433
ISSN (Online):1359-7078

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