Single-Mode Q-Switched Pulse Generation from a Tapered DBR Laser
M. Xiaa, C.H. Kwoka, R.V. Pentya, I.H. Whitea, K.-H. Haslerb, B. Sumpfb and G. Erbertb
Published in:
Conf. on Lasers and Electro-Optics/International Quantum Electronics Conf. (CLEO/IQEC), Baltimore, MD, Jun. 1-6, paper CTuH6 (2009).
Abstract:
Q-switching of a 1060 nm quantum-well tapered DBR laser is investigated. Single-mode optical pulses are generated with a peak power of 3.4W, pulse energy of 1nJ and a FWHM spectral width of ≤0.09 nm.
a Centre for Photonic Systems, Electrical Engineering Division Engineering Department, University of Cambridge, 9 JJ Thomson Avenue, Cambridge CB3 0FA UK
b Ferdinand-Braun-Institut für Höchstfrequenztechnik, Gustav-Kirchhoff-Straße 4, 12489 Berlin, Germany
OCIS Codes:
(140.5960) Semiconductor lasers; (140.3540) Lasers, Q-switched.
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