Ultrafast Semiconductor Lasers

This lecture covers the development of ultrafast semiconductor lasers, focusing on VECSELS and MIXSELS, which offer advantages such as compact size, cost-efficiency, and high power output. The presentation includes the motivation behind using ultrafast lasers in various applications, the integration of semiconductor saturable absorber mirrors, and the potential for industrial-scale use. The lecture also discusses the project structure, including tasks related to supercontinuum generation, frequency comb characterization, prototype lasers for applications, and specific applications like biomedical imaging and metrology.