Time domain analysis of a rational harmonic mode locked ring fiber laser

In this article, we present a theory of the pulse train generated by a rational harmonic mode locked ring fiber laser. The pulse width is calculated as a function of the rational harmonic order and the optical transfer function of the modulator. The theoretical work is based on a time domain analysi...

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Published in:Journal of applied physics 2001-09, Vol.90 (5), p.2143-2147
Main Authors: Zhu, G., Chen, H., Dutta, N.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:In this article, we present a theory of the pulse train generated by a rational harmonic mode locked ring fiber laser. The pulse width is calculated as a function of the rational harmonic order and the optical transfer function of the modulator. The theoretical work is based on a time domain analysis, which predicts that the pulse width decreases when the rational harmonic order goes up. The pulse width as a function of the modulation amplitude and bias level of the modulator was measured, and the experimental results agree with the theory.
ISSN:0021-8979
1089-7550
DOI:10.1063/1.1390304