Rgmp. Koumans et R. Vanroijen, THEORY FOR PASSIVE MODE-LOCKING IN SEMICONDUCTOR-LASER STRUCTURES INCLUDING THE EFFECTS OF SELF-PHASE MODULATION, DISPERSION, AND PULSE COLLISIONS, IEEE journal of quantum electronics, 32(3), 1996, pp. 478-492
We present a theory for passive mode-locking in semiconductor laser st
ructures using a semiconductor laser amplifier and absorber, The mode-
locking system is described in terms of the different elements in the
semiconductor laser structure, We derive mode-locking conditions and s
how how other mode-locking parameters, like pulse width and pulse ener
gy, are determined by the mode-locking system. System parameters, like
bandwidth, dispersion, and self-phase modulation are shown to play an
important role in mode-locking conditions and results, We also discus
s the effects of pulse collisions and positions of the mode-locking el
ements inside the cavity on mode-locking stability and show that these
effects can be easily included in the presented model. Finally, we gi
ve a number of design rules and recommendations for fabricating passiv
ely mode-locked lasers.