title: Monolithically integrated tunable mode-locked laser diode source with individual pulse selection and post-amplification.
abstract: We report the generation of high-peak-power picosecond optical pulses in the 1.55 μm spectral band from a monolithically mode-locked laser integrated with a pulse selector and power booster. High-peak-power (>1  W) pulses with durations of 15.4 ps at a 55 MHz selected rate are demonstrated, indicating that this device shows promise as a high-peak-power pulsed light source for bio-photonic applications.
authors.forename: X
authors.initials: X
authors.lastname: Guo
authors.forename: A H
authors.initials: AH
authors.lastname: Quarterman
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Wonfor
authors.forename: R V
authors.initials: RV
authors.lastname: Penty
authors.forename: I H
authors.initials: IH
authors.lastname: White