Quantum-dot-based saturable absorber for femtosecond mode-locked operation of a solid-state laser

Femtosecond operation of a solid-state laser passively mode locked by a quantum-dot saturable absorber has been demonstrated. Controllability of the pulse duration is demonstrated with pulses ranging from 58 ps to 158 fs around 1280 nm.

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