Semiconductor lasers with improved frequency modulation response

    公开(公告)号:US12040597B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-07-16

    申请号:US17384135

    申请日:2021-07-23

    Applicant: TeraXion Inc.

    CPC classification number: H01S5/32 H01S5/0655 H01S5/125

    Abstract: A semiconductor laser comprising a single mode laser cavity having a stack of semiconducting layers defining a transversal p-n junction is provided. A plurality of electrodes are coupled to corresponding sections of the laser cavity along the longitudinal light propagation direction, each corresponding section defining one of an amplification section or a modulation section. One or more DC sources are coupled to the electrodes associated with the amplification sections to forward-bias the p-n junction above transparency, so as to provide gain in the associated amplification sections. One or more modulation signal sources are coupled to the electrodes associated with the modulation sections, and apply a modulation signal across the p-n junction below transparency, the modulation signal providing a modulation of an output optical frequency of the semiconductor laser. Each modulation section is operated in photovoltaic mode.

    FIXED BULK COMPRESSOR FOR USE IN A CHIRPED PULSE AMPLIFICATION SYSTEM

    公开(公告)号:US20190173254A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-06-06

    申请号:US16209399

    申请日:2018-12-04

    Applicant: TERAXION INC.

    Abstract: A bulk compressor for use in a chirped pulse amplification system (CPA) comprising a tunable pulse stretcher and an amplifier is provided. The bulk compressor includes a mounting block formed as a monolithic structure and made of solid material. The mounting block may define a plurality of mounting surfaces each forming a collar surrounding a light passage. Optical components are mounted on the mounting block in a fixed mutual spatial relationship, each optical component having a front face having a peripheral portion mounted in direct contact with the collar formed by a respective one of the mounting surfaces. The bulk compressor may be provided as a stand-alone component, a part of a stretcher-compressor pair or a full CPA system, and may be used in a method for amplifying input optical pulses.

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