We demonstrate mode locking in a two-section quantum-dot laser that produces output powers up to 45 mW at 1260 nm. The pulse duration could be varied from 2 ps to as short as 400 fs at the 21 GHz pulse repetition rate.

Topics
Animal sounds, RADAR, Epitaxy, Microwave spectroscopy, Optical properties, Quantum dots, Self assembly, Photodiodes, Spectrum analyzers, Laser physics
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