Mode locking a Ti:LiNbO/sub 3/-InGaAsP/InP composite cavity laser with an integrated high-speed directional coupler switch

Journal Article · Thu Nov 01 04:00:00 EST 1984 · Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.95451· OSTI ID:6195052

Alferness, R C; Eisenstein, G; Korotky, S K; Tucker, R S; Buhl, L L; Kaminow, I P; Burrus, C A; Veselka, J J

We propose and demonstrate the first Ti:LiNbO/sub 3/ waveguide-InGaAsP/InP composite cavity laser. Mode locked optical pulses shorter than 22 ps have been generated at repetition rates up to 7.2 GHz by sinusoidally driving the integrated traveling-wave directional coupler switch.

• Research Organization: AT and T Bell Laboratories, Holmdel, New Jersey 07733
• OSTI ID: 6195052
• Journal Information: Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 45:9; ISSN APPLA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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