DocumentCode
1098640
Title
Kerr-lens modelocking of solid-state lasers and unidirectional ring cavities
Author
Agnesi, A.
Author_Institution
Dipartimento di Ingegneria Elettrica, Pavia Univ., Italy
Volume
30
Issue
4
fYear
1994
fDate
4/1/1994 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
1115
Lastpage
1121
Abstract
Detailed results for the project of Kerr lens modelocked lasers using ring resonators are presented, and the working conditions for unidirectional operation are outlined. Both the small and large signal regimes are explored, discussing important issues such as the modelocking threshold and saturation of the amplitude modulation mechanism, both for femtosecond and picosecond systems. Useful simple relations for laser design are derived
Keywords
laser accessories; laser mode locking; lenses; optical Kerr effect; ring lasers; solid lasers; Kerr lens modelocked lasers; amplitude modulation mechanism; femtosecond systems; large signal regime; modelocking threshold; picosecond systems; ring resonators; saturation; small signal regimes; solid-state lasers; unidirectional operation; unidirectional ring cavities; working conditions; Amplitude modulation; Laser modes; Laser stability; Laser theory; Lenses; Optical design; Ring lasers; Signal analysis; Solid lasers; Solid modeling;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9197
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/3.291380
Filename
291380
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