A Kerr mode-locked semiconductor laser: Design and Theory

Liam O'Faolain, Michael B Flynn, R Wilson, Thomas Fraser Krauss

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Abstract

We propose a novel type of semiconductor laser mode-locked by the Kerr-effect induced refractive index change of a polymer. Such a device is shown to have the potential to produce dramatically shorter pulses than those devices currently in use.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1063-1069
Number of pages7
JournalIEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Quantum Electronics
Volume10
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sept 2004

Keywords

  • mode locked lasers
  • nonlinear optics
  • optical Kerr effect
  • optical polymers
  • optical pulse generation
  • photonic crystal
  • semiconductor lasers
  • PULSE GENERATION
  • WAVE-GUIDES
  • CHIRP COMPENSATION
  • PHOTONIC CRYSTALS
  • LOCKING
  • DIODES
  • REFLECTORS
  • DISPERSION
  • DYNAMICS
  • FIBER

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