Phase dynamics of InAs∕GaAs quantum dot semiconductor optical amplifiers
Ian O'Driscoll, Tomasz Piwoński, John A. Houlihan +3 more
The gain and phase dynamics of InAs∕GaAs quantum dot amplifiers are studied using single and two-color heterodyne pump probe spectroscopy. The relaxation of the wetting layer carrier density is shown to have a strong effect on the phase dynamics of both ground and excited state transients, while having a much weaker effect on the gain dynamics. In addition, the dynamical alpha factor may also display a constant value after an initial transient. Such behavior is strongly encouraging for reduced pattern effect operation in high speed optical networks.
Applied Physics Letters•Dec 24, 2007•31 citations