Abstract
A new nonlinear intracavity device called a microdot mirror mode locker is demonstrated for ultrashort-pulse generation in solid-state lasers. The microdot mirror produces fast saturable absorber action by using self-focusing. Pulse durations of 190 fs are achieved in a Ti:Al2O3 laser. The microdot mirror mode locker is modular, preserves wavelength tunability, and can be extended to a wide range of solid-state lasers.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1756-1758 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Optics Letters |
Volume | 16 |
Issue number | 22 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Nov 15 1991 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics