Quantum-dot-based saturable absorber with p-n junction for mode-locking of solid-state lasers

A A Lagatsky, E U Rafailov, W Sibbett, D A Livshits, A E Zhukov, V M Ustinov

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Abstract

We demonstrate stable mode-locking in a Yb: KYW laser by using a quantum-dot (QD) saturable absorber structure that incorporates a p-n junction. A reduction in the output pulse duration was measured when a reverse bias was applied to the QD saturable absorber mirror.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)294-296
Number of pages3
JournalIEEE Photonics Technology Letters
Volume17
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Feb 2005

Keywords

  • active mirror
  • mode-lock laser
  • quantum dot (QD)
  • saturable absorber
  • short pulse
  • DIODE

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