Spectral dispersion of the linewidth enhancement factor and four wave mixing conversion efficiency of an InAs/GaAs multimode quantum dot laser

Ding, Shihao; Dong, Bozhang; Huang, Heming; Bowers, John; Grillot, Frédéric

doi:10.1063/5.0077221

Title: Spectral dispersion of the linewidth enhancement factor and four wave mixing conversion efficiency of an InAs/GaAs multimode quantum dot laser

Journal Article · 21 February 2022 · Applied Physics Letters

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0077221 · OSTI ID:1846062

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; Huang, Heming; Bowers, John; Grillot, Frédéric

The spectral dependence of the linewidth enhancement factor (αH-factor) of a multimode InAs/GaAs quantum dot laser is analyzed. Amplified spontaneous and high-frequency modulation methods are used to experimentally retrieve the αH-factor of each longitudinal mode below and above the threshold. A dispersion of the αH-factor is unlocked across the entire optical spectrum, which is further illustrated in the context of four wave mixing experiments. The results show that the induced conversion efficiency is increased at lasing wavelengths where the linewidth enhancement is lower. These results highlight the importance of carefully monitoring the linewidth enhancement factor in quantum dot lasers especially for frequency combs and mode-locking applications in future optical communication systems.

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Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E)

Grant/Contract Number:: AR0001039

OSTI ID:: 1846062

Journal Information:: Applied Physics Letters, Journal Name: Applied Physics Letters Journal Issue: 8 Vol. 120; ISSN 0003-6951

Publisher:: American Institute of PhysicsCopyright Statement

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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