Generation of Q-switched and mode-locked pulses based on PbS/CdS saturable absorbers in an Er-doped fiber laser
Song Yang, Fei Li, Manman Gong, Ling Zhang, Zhiwei Zhu, Huaibin Shen, Shih‐Chi Chen
Abstract
We have synthesized highly monodisperse PbS/CdS quantum dots with bright infrared emissions via a low-temperature shell growth approach. Stable Q-switched and mode-locked ultrashort pulses are generated based on PbS/CdS saturable absorbers.
Topics & Concepts
Materials scienceSaturable absorptionDopingFiber laserOptoelectronicsLaserQuantum dotMode-lockingFiberOpticsWavelengthPhysicsComposite materialAdvanced Fiber Laser TechnologiesLaser-Matter Interactions and ApplicationsPhotonic Crystal and Fiber Optics