Integrated Fourier domain mode-locked lasers: Analysis of a novel coherent WDM comb laser

Fourier-domain mode-locking of integrated laser diodes is studied theoretically for the application of WDM mode comb generation. Flat (<;7 dB) combs with 40 modes spaced at 25 GHz and RIN values of below 0.3% can be generated with practically feasible designs. Such lasers enable future Terabit/s interconnects.