Spatio-temporal modeling and simulation of a mode-locked tapered semiconductor diode laser

We present a theoretical model and numerical simulation results of the dynamics of a monolithic edge-emitting mode-locked tapered quantum well laser. The comprehensive simulation employs a $(2+1)$ dimensional traveling wave model and incorporates models for lateral current spreading and carrier diff...

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Main Authors: Shulin Wohlfeil, Jan-Philipp Koester, Hans Wenzel, Andrea Knigge
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Language:English
Published: IOP Publishing 2025-01-01
Series:New Journal of Physics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1088/1367-2630/ada6f7
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description We present a theoretical model and numerical simulation results of the dynamics of a monolithic edge-emitting mode-locked tapered quantum well laser. The comprehensive simulation employs a $(2+1)$ dimensional traveling wave model and incorporates models for lateral current spreading and carrier diffusion, while also addressing thermal effects in the laser cavity. Our investigation of the pulse generation by passive mode-locking demonstrates good agreement with experimental observations. Furthermore, we perform a study of the intra-cavity propagation dynamics of the laser, which provides valuable insights for a better understanding of the laser’s behavior.
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spelling doaj-art-6fbfb9f4477d40b8a737c3396e715fbf2025-01-22T10:52:29ZengIOP PublishingNew Journal of Physics1367-26302025-01-0127101301110.1088/1367-2630/ada6f7Spatio-temporal modeling and simulation of a mode-locked tapered semiconductor diode laserShulin Wohlfeil0https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5210-1071Jan-Philipp Koester1https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6399-5306Hans Wenzel2https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1726-0223Andrea Knigge3https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0103-6238Ferdinand-Braun-Institut (FBH) , Gustav-Kirchhoff-Str. 4, 12489 Berlin, GermanyFerdinand-Braun-Institut (FBH) , Gustav-Kirchhoff-Str. 4, 12489 Berlin, GermanyFerdinand-Braun-Institut (FBH) , Gustav-Kirchhoff-Str. 4, 12489 Berlin, GermanyFerdinand-Braun-Institut (FBH) , Gustav-Kirchhoff-Str. 4, 12489 Berlin, GermanyWe present a theoretical model and numerical simulation results of the dynamics of a monolithic edge-emitting mode-locked tapered quantum well laser. The comprehensive simulation employs a $(2+1)$ dimensional traveling wave model and incorporates models for lateral current spreading and carrier diffusion, while also addressing thermal effects in the laser cavity. Our investigation of the pulse generation by passive mode-locking demonstrates good agreement with experimental observations. Furthermore, we perform a study of the intra-cavity propagation dynamics of the laser, which provides valuable insights for a better understanding of the laser’s behavior.https://doi.org/10.1088/1367-2630/ada6f7diode lasertapered laserpassive mode lockingtraveling wave modelsimulation
spellingShingle Shulin Wohlfeil
Jan-Philipp Koester
Hans Wenzel
Andrea Knigge
Spatio-temporal modeling and simulation of a mode-locked tapered semiconductor diode laser
New Journal of Physics
diode laser
tapered laser
passive mode locking
traveling wave model
simulation
title Spatio-temporal modeling and simulation of a mode-locked tapered semiconductor diode laser
title_full Spatio-temporal modeling and simulation of a mode-locked tapered semiconductor diode laser
title_fullStr Spatio-temporal modeling and simulation of a mode-locked tapered semiconductor diode laser
title_full_unstemmed Spatio-temporal modeling and simulation of a mode-locked tapered semiconductor diode laser
title_short Spatio-temporal modeling and simulation of a mode-locked tapered semiconductor diode laser
title_sort spatio temporal modeling and simulation of a mode locked tapered semiconductor diode laser
topic diode laser
tapered laser
passive mode locking
traveling wave model
simulation
url https://doi.org/10.1088/1367-2630/ada6f7
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