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It is predicted theoretically that broadening the optical confinement layer in monolithic mode-locked semiconductor lasers may suppress Q-switching instability, by increasing the carrier transport time, and lead to emission of shorter, more stable optical pulses.
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Avrutin, E.A., Portnoi, E.L. Suppression of Q-switching instabilities in broadened-waveguide monolithic mode-locked laser diodes. Opt Quant Electron 40, 655–664 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11082-008-9253-2
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