Abstract
Gain-switched semiconductor lasers are versatile sources for short pulse generation that offer the advantage of broad repetition rate tunability, ease of use, compactness and stability. They however suffer from a large chirp that can be detrimental in many applications. We both analytically and experimentally demonstrate here a method to generate nearly transform limited pulses from a gain-switched laser using index and polarization dispersion within a set of fibers. The effect of the polarization dispersion is also investigated after a soliton compression stage leading to subpicosecond pulses.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 488-491 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Conference Proceedings-International Conference on Indium Phosphide and Related Materials |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 1994 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Indium Phosphide and Related Materials - Santa Barbara, CA, USA Duration: 27 Mar 1994 → 31 Mar 1994 |