Journal article
Pulse-shaping mechanism in colliding-pulse mode-locked laser diodes
The large signal dynamics of passively colliding pulse mode-locked laser diodes is studied. We derive a model which explains modelocking via the interplay of gain and loss dynamics; no bandwidth limiting element is necessary for pulse formation. It is found necessary to have both fast and slow absorber dynamics to achieve mode-locking.
Significant chirp is predicted for pulses emitted from long lasers, in agreement with experiment. The pulse width shows a strong dependence on both cavity and saturable absorber length. (C) 1995 American Institute of Physics.
Language: | English |
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Publisher: | American Institute of Physics |
Year: | 1995 |
Pages: | 3877-3879 |
ISSN: | 10773118 and 00036951 |
Types: | Journal article |
DOI: | 10.1063/1.115303 |
ORCIDs: | Sørensen, Mads Peter |