High-power low-jitter quantum-dot passively mode-locked lasers

Low timing jitter (< 5 ps), high peak power (1 W at the laser facet), narrow pulses (< 10 ps) at a 5 GHz pulse repetition rate is demonstrated by monolithic passively mode-locked quantum dot lasers. Their low cost, compact size and DC-biased operation make them ideal for high speed optical interconnects and optical clocking applications.