Abstract
We describe a unique phenomenon occurring in InAs/InP quantum dash amplifiers: a nearly instantaneous gain response taking place across the entire inhomogeneously broadened gain spectrum. The phenomenon is induced by a 100-150 fs pulse and is observable using multiwavelength pump probe measurements. Large bias levels and an intense pump pulse are imperative for enacting the ultrafast mechanism which is due to a combination of the gain inhomogeneity, nonlinear two photon absorption and the quantum wirelike density of state function.
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | 131108 |
| Journal | Applied Physics Letters |
| Volume | 97 |
| Issue number | 13 |
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| State | Published - 27 Sep 2010 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:This work was supported by the project “GOSPEL” of the European Commission.