Mode-locked fiber and solid state lasers have played an essential role in several scientific and technological developments. The integration of mode-locked lasers on chips could enable their use in a wide range of applications. The advancement of semiconductor mode-locked laser diodes has been going on for several decades, but has recently seen the development of novel devices based on generic InP and III-V-on-silicon photonic integration platforms. These photonic integration platforms enable the use of standardized components and low-loss waveguides within the laser cavity, allowing for the design of advanced extended cavities. In this manuscript we give a review of these novel devices and compare their performance.

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锁模激光二极管光子集成的最新进展

锁模光纤和固态激光器在多项科学和技术发展中发挥了重要作用。锁模激光器在芯片上的集成可以使其在广泛的应用中使用。半导体锁模激光二极管的进步已经持续了几十年，但最近看到了基于通用 InP 和 III-V 硅光子集成平台的新型器件的发展。这些光子集成平台允许在激光腔内使用标准化组件和低损耗波导，从而可以设计先进的扩展腔。在这份手稿中，我们回顾了这些新颖的设备并比较了它们的性能。