Actively mode-locked GaInAsP laser with subpicosecond output

Journal Article · Sun Jan 31 23:00:00 EST 1988 · Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.99460· OSTI ID:5658494

Corzine, S W; Bowers, J E; Przybylek, G; Koren, U; Miller, B I; Soccolich, C E

We actively mode lock a high-frequency GaInAsP laser at a rate of 16 GHz to obtain nearly transform-limited hyperbolic secant pulses with a pulse width of 0.58 ps. This is the shortest pulse width yet demonstrated for either passively or actively mode-locked semiconductor lasers.

• Research Organization: ATandT Bell Laboratories, Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel, New Jersey 07733
• OSTI ID: 5658494
• Journal Information: Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 52:5; ISSN APPLA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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