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Effect of cavity length on picosecond pulse generation with highly rf modulated AlGaAs double heterostructure lasers

Journal Article · · Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.92612· OSTI ID:6019604

We report the generation of picosecond pulses with oxide-isolated-stripe, double heterostructure GaAlAs laser diodes of varying lengths. A pulse width of 15 ps at a repetition frequency of 1 GHz is achieved with a 60-..mu..m-long device. The experiments indicate a linear relation between pulse width and laser length.

Research Organization:
Cambridge University Engineering Dept., Cambridge, England
OSTI ID:
6019604
Journal Information:
Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 39:11; ISSN APPLA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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