Title :
Mode-locking of lasers
Author_Institution :
University of California, Berkeley, Calif.
Abstract :
This paper is a tutorial and review paper on the subject of mode-locking of lasers. It is intended as an introduction to the subject for the general reader as well as an up-to-date overview for specialists in the field. Emphasis has been placed on giving physical understanding of the phenomena and processes involved, rather than on providing details of specific theories and devices.
Keywords :
Acoustic pulses; Gas lasers; Laser mode locking; Laser modes; Laser theory; Mirrors; Optical pulses; Optical resonators; Resonant frequency; Solid lasers;
Journal_Title :
Proceedings of the IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/PROC.1970.7926
