Title :
Self-phase modulation compensation in a regenerative amplifier using cascaded second-order nonlinearities
Author :
Dorrer, C. ; Roides, R.G. ; Bromage, J. ; Zuegel, J.D.
Author_Institution :
Lab. for Laser Energetics, Univ. of Rochester, Rochester, NY, USA
Abstract :
Cascaded nonlinearities are theoretically and experimentally investigated for intracavity nonlinearity compensation in a Nd:YLF regenerative amplifier. Spectral broadening is significantly reduced, in agreement with simulations, allowing for efficient amplification in a Nd:YLF power amplifier.
Keywords :
laser cavity resonators; lithium compounds; neodymium; optical fibre amplifiers; optical repeaters; self-phase modulation; spectral line broadening; yttrium compounds; Nd:YLF power amplifier; YLF:Nd; cascaded second-order nonlinearities; intracavity nonlineańty compensation; regenerative amplifier; self-phase modulation compensation; spectral broadening; Crystals; Nonlinear optics; Optical amplifiers; Optical pulses; Power amplifiers; Quantum cascade lasers; Stimulated emission;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO), 2014 Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
