Abstract

Mode locking of the F_A (II) color-center laser by synchronous pumping is demonstrated. Pulse widths as short as 75 psec were obtained by extending the cavity in a N₂-purged atmosphere. The dependences of the pulse phase delay on the cavity length and pump power were evaluated to be 16 psec μm⁻¹ and 0.5 psec mW⁻¹.

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