Dynamics of the diode-pumped Kerr-lens mode-locked Nd:YAG laser
JOSA B, Vol. 18, Issue 10, pp. 1451-1455 (2001)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1364/JOSAB.18.001451
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Abstract
We present a theoretical and experimental study of the dynamics of the diode-pumped Kerr-lens mode-locked Nd:YAG laser. The theoretical approach, which is based on a two-variable Poincaré map, allows the calculation of the pulse parameters with satisfactory accuracy. It is concluded (both theoretically and experimentally) that this laser does not present instabilities, which is an interesting feature for short-pulse laser engineering. We also find a robust two pulses per round trip mode of operation that appears to be a simple way for doubling the repetition rate.
© 2001 Optical Society of America
OCIS Codes
(140.1540) Lasers and laser optics : Chaos
(140.3480) Lasers and laser optics : Lasers, diode-pumped
(140.4050) Lasers and laser optics : Mode-locked lasers
(190.1450) Nonlinear optics : Bistability
(190.3270) Nonlinear optics : Kerr effect
Citation
Alejandro A. Hnilo and Miguel A. Larotonda, "Dynamics of the diode-pumped Kerr-lens mode-locked Nd:YAG laser," J. Opt. Soc. Am. B 18, 1451-1455 (2001)
http://www.opticsinfobase.org/josab/abstract.cfm?URI=josab-18-10-1451
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