Title :
Kerr-lens modelocking of solid-state lasers and unidirectional ring cavities
Author_Institution :
Dipartimento di Ingegneria Elettrica, Pavia Univ., Italy
fDate :
4/1/1994 12:00:00 AM
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;
Journal_Title :
Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
