Frequency resolved optical gating characterization of sub-ps pulses from singlesection InAs/InP quantum dash based modelocked lasers

  • C. Calò
  • , H. Schmeckebier
  • , K. Merghem
  • , R. Rosales
  • , F. Lelarge
  • , A. Martinez
  • , D. Bimberg
  • , A. Ramdane

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Abstract

Mode-locking of single-section Fabry-Pérot InAs/InP edge emitting quantum dash based lasers at 1.56 μm under continuous wave operation is studied by second-harmonic generation frequency resolved optical gating. Self-starting pulses of a width down to 374 fs can be observed after external chirp compensation using standard single-mode fiber (SMF-28). Pulse compression using different lengths of SMF-28 and pulse shape as well as phase dependence on bias conditions are investigated. Consistency with stepped-heterodyne technique for advanced pulse characterization is shown.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1742-1748
Number of pages7
JournalOptics Express
Volume22
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 27 Jan 2014
Externally publishedYes

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Frequency resolved optical gating characterization of sub-ps pulses from singlesection InAs/InP quantum dash based modelocked lasers'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this