50-fs pulse generation from a self-mode-locked Cr:LiSrAlF6 laser

The self-mode-locking of a Cr:LiSrAl6 laser has been demonstrated. With a pump power of 2 W from an argon-ion laser operating on the 476-nm line, 50-fs pulses were produced in the 800-920-nm tuning range at average powers of about 150 mW. Although the mode-locking process was initiated by regenerati...

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Published in:Optics letters 1992-10, Vol.17 (20), p.1447-1449
Main Authors: EVANS, J. M, SPENCE, D. E, SIBBETT, W, CHAI, B. H. T, MILLER, A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Exact sciences and technology
Fundamental areas of phenomenology (including applications)
Laser optical systems: design and operation
Optics
Physics
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Summary:The self-mode-locking of a Cr:LiSrAl6 laser has been demonstrated. With a pump power of 2 W from an argon-ion laser operating on the 476-nm line, 50-fs pulses were produced in the 800-920-nm tuning range at average powers of about 150 mW. Although the mode-locking process was initiated by regenerative acousto-optic modulation, the self-mode-locking status of the Cr:LiSrAlF6 laser was readily confirmed by removal of the drive signal to the modulator. (Author)
ISSN:0146-9592
1539-4794
DOI:10.1364/OL.17.001447