High-power wavelength bistability and tunability in passively mode-locked quantum-dot laser

Nikitichev, D. I., Cataluna, M. A., Fedorova, K. A., Ding, Y., Mikhrin, S. S., Krestnikov, I. L., Livshits, D. A. and Rafailov, E. U. (2013) High-power wavelength bistability and tunability in passively mode-locked quantum-dot laser. IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Quantum Electronics, 19(4), p. 1100907. (doi: 10.1109/JSTQE.2013.2239610)

Abstract

Wavelength bistability and tunability are demonstrated in a two-sectional quantum-dot mode-locked laser with a nonidentical capping layer structure. The continuous wave output power of 30 mW (25 mW) and mode-locked average power of 27 mW (20 mW) are achieved for 1245 nm (1295 nm) wavelengths, respectively, under the injection current of 300 mA. The largest switching range of more than 50 nm and wavelength tuning range with picosecond pulses and stable lasing wavelengths between 1245 and 1295 nm are demonstrated for gain current of 300 and 330 mA.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Ding, Dr Ying
• Authors: Nikitichev, D. I., Cataluna, M. A., Fedorova, K. A., Ding, Y., Mikhrin, S. S., Krestnikov, I. L., Livshits, D. A., and Rafailov, E. U.
• College/School: College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Electronics and Nanoscale Engineering
• Journal Name: IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Quantum Electronics
• Publisher: IEEE
• ISSN: 1077-260X
• ISSN (Online): 1558-4542