Transient dynamics of dissipative solitons formation in a net-normal dispersion mode-locked fiber laser based on nonlinear polarization evolution

In mode-locked fiber lasers, the formation of ultrashort pulses from noisy or unstable states is a crucial area of research. Investigating these complex nonlinear dynamics can lead to valuable insights and new practical engineering techniques, particularly for the design and optimization of optical...

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Published in:Applied optics (2004) 2023-08, Vol.62 (22), p.5946
Main Authors: Pan, Denghui, Liu, Xuanyi, Ye, Feng, Li, Qian, Fu, Hongyan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Design optimization
Dissipation
Dynamical systems
Evolution
Explosions
Fiber lasers
Fourier transforms
Laser applications
Laser mode locking
Nonlinear dynamics
Polarization
Relaxation oscillations
Solitary waves
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Summary:In mode-locked fiber lasers, the formation of ultrashort pulses from noisy or unstable states is a crucial area of research. Investigating these complex nonlinear dynamics can lead to valuable insights and new practical engineering techniques, particularly for the design and optimization of optical systems. Time-stretch dispersive Fourier transform, utilized in our study to investigate dissipative solitons formation in a net-normal dispersion nonlinear polarization evolution mode-locked fiber laser, provides a window into the intricate dynamics of such systems. In our experiments, the identification of five distinct transient stages in the formation process sheds light on the underlying mechanisms of dissipative soliton (DS) formation. The five distinct transient stages involved in the formation process include relaxation oscillation, modulation instability, spectral broadening, soliton explosions (SEs), and stable mode-locking. Notably, we also observed the generation of dissipative rogue waves during the SE stage. Our findings shed light on the intricate dynamics of DS formation and offer valuable insights for the design and optimization of mode-locked fiber lasers.
ISSN:1559-128X
2155-3165
DOI:10.1364/AO.495593