Nonlinear mirror modelocking of a bounce geometry laser

被引:6
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作者
Thomas, G. M. [1 ]
Baeuerle, A.
Farrell, D. J. [1 ]
Damzen, M. J. [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ London Imperial Coll Sci Technol & Med, Blackett Lab, Photon Grp, London SW7 2BW, England
来源
OPTICS EXPRESS | 2010年 / 18卷 / 12期
关键词
SOLID-STATE LASERS; POWER; EFFICIENCY; CONVERSION; MODE;
D O I
10.1364/OE.18.012663
中图分类号
O43 [光学];
学科分类号
070207 ; 0803 ;
摘要
We present the investigation of nonlinear mirror modelocking (NLM) of a bounce amplifier laser. This technique, a potential rival to SESAM modelocking, uses a nonlinear crystal and a dichroic mirror to passively modelock a Nd:GdVO4 slab bounce amplifier operating at 1063nm. At 11.3W, we present the highest power achieved using the NLM technique, using type-II phase-matched KTP, with a pulse duration of 57ps. Using type-I phase-matched BiBO, modelocking was achieved with a shorter pulse duration of 5.7ps at an average power of 7.1W. (C) 2010 Optical Society of America
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页码:12663 / 12668
页数:6
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