Parametric mode locking

The conditions under which a synchronously pumped intracavity parameter generation causes mode locking in a homogeneously broadened laser are investigated experimentally and theoretically. An expression for the steady-state duration of parametric mode-locked pulses is derived and compared with exper...

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Published in:IEEE journal of quantum electronics 1992-04, Vol.28 (4), p.930-939
Main Authors: Zhao, X.M., McGraw, D.J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Exact sciences and technology
Frequency modulation
Fundamental areas of phenomenology (including applications)
Laser mode locking
Laser optical systems: design and operation
Laser theory
Mirrors
Modulation, tuning, and mode locking
Nonlinear optics
Optical harmonic generation
Optical modulation
Optical pulses
Optics
Phase modulation
Physics
Reflectivity
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Summary:The conditions under which a synchronously pumped intracavity parameter generation causes mode locking in a homogeneously broadened laser are investigated experimentally and theoretically. An expression for the steady-state duration of parametric mode-locked pulses is derived and compared with experimental results. Contributions from both parametric AM and FM mode locking are included, and the conditions to optimize pulse narrowing, frequency upconversion, and active dispersion compensation are determined and discussed.< >
ISSN:0018-9197
1558-1713
DOI:10.1109/3.135211